Quick and Easy Chicken
Quick and Easy Chicken features pan-seared breasts simmered in a glossy sauce that blends ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper for a sweet-tangy balance with savory depth. The onions soften into the sauce, adding gentle sweetness while the chicken stays tender and juicy. Ideal for busy weeknights, it pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Add chicken to the skillet; cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- 4
Stir together ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl; pour the mixture over the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
- 5
Cover and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 366.75 kcal Moderate
- Protein 54.03 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.52 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.93 mg High
- Sodium 696.69 mg High
- Fiber 0.73 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.95 g High
- Added Sugar 2.43 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.98 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source
- Potassium 71.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.52 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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