Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste
For the Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chunked
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chunked
- 1 red onion, wedged
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
For the Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh herbs (basil, thyme, rosemary)
- Extra virgin olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Time (30 mins before cooking)
- Remove chicken breasts from fridge
- Chop and prep all vegetables
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Heat the Pan
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat
- Add olive oil and wait until shimmering (not smoking)
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in pan
- Cook Chicken (First Side)
- Let chicken cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes
- Wait for golden crust to develop
- Do not move chicken during this time
- Add Vegetables
- Flip chicken
- Push chicken to one side of skillet
- Add harder vegetables first (carrots, broccoli)
- Wait a few minutes
- Add softer vegetables (zucchini, peppers)
- Season and Enhance
- Drizzle vegetables with olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper
- Add balsamic vinegar
- Splash fresh lemon juice
- Final Cooking
- Cover skillet
- Cook 5-7 minutes more
- Check chicken temperature (165°F)
- Ensure vegetables are tender-crisp
- Finish and Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs
- Let herbs warm in residual heat
- Serve immediately while hot
Notes
- Even Cutting
- Cut vegetables in similar sizes
- Ensures uniform cooking
- Prevents mixed textures
- Proper Pan Temperature
- Preheat skillet thoroughly
- Test: Water drop should dance and evaporate
- Wait for proper heat before adding food
- Chicken Searing Tips
- Don’t move chicken while searing
- Let crust develop naturally
- Be patient for golden-brown color
- Vegetable Arrangement
- Place in single layer when possible
- Avoid overcrowding
- Promotes caramelization vs. steaming
- Temperature Control
- Maintain consistent medium-high heat
- Adjust if pan gets too hot
- Watch for proper sizzle sound
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg