One-Ingredient Chicken Meals Easy Flavorful Dinners to Try Tonight
Quick, fuss-free chicken meals using boneless chicken breasts or thighs paired with one flavorful ingredient for easy, satisfying dinners in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- One of the following ingredients per recipe: honey, soy sauce, BBQ sauce, pesto, salsa, buffalo sauce, mustard
- Olive oil or butter (optional)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat in a skillet until shimmering.
- Place chicken in the hot pan and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then flip carefully.
- Spoon or brush your chosen ingredient (e.g., 2 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons soy sauce) over the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes, flipping if needed, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from pan and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve sliced or whole with any pan sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
If using sugary ingredients like honey or BBQ sauce, reduce heat after adding to avoid burning. Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly. Avoid overcrowding the pan for a good sear. Baking option: roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, basting halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 38
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