Southern New Year’s Day Dinner Skillet Recipe
A flavorful Southern-inspired New Year’s Day Dinner Skillet featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and garlic, simmered in a savory and slightly sweet sauce made with low-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. This one-pan dish is perfect for a comforting and celebratory meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
Liquids and Oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the red and yellow bell peppers and dice the onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely to prepare for sautéing.
- Heat It Up: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then add them to the skillet once the oil is hot.
- Sizzle Away: Cook the chicken breasts for approximately 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. After cooking, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir It Up: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, diced onions, and chopped bell peppers. Sauté these ingredients until they become tender and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Bring It All Together: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Stir gently and allow everything to simmer together for 5 to 7 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve It Up: Plate the chicken and vegetables, spooning the remaining flavorful sauce from the skillet over the top to finish the dish.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- Serve with steamed rice or cornbread for a complete Southern meal.
- Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended to keep the salt content in check.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet to allow chicken to brown properly.
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