Description
Southern New Year’s Day Dinner Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic garlic in a savory sauce. This comforting meal not only celebrates Southern traditions but also symbolizes the promise of good fortune for the year ahead. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is both visually appealing and easy to prepare, making it a guaranteed hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat It Up: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once warm, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
- Sizzle Away: Cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Stir It Up: In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Sauté until tender and fragrant.
- Bring It All Together: Return chicken to the skillet along with chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Plate the dish, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg