Description
Elevate your lunch game with this Quick and Easy Work Lunch recipe that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy professionals, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also full of flavor, making it the envy of your lunchroom. Enjoy a satisfying meal that can be customized to suit your taste preferences while keeping you energized throughout the workday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized cubes and slicing the bell peppers into strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 4 minutes until peppers are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey. Pour over the chicken and peppers, letting it bubble for about 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately or pack into meal prep containers for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg