Lucky's Quickie Chickie

Name: Lucky's Quickie Chickie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 ounces chicken tenderloin strips; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1.5 teaspoons honey; 1.5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

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Fresh basil is essential to get that fresh burst of flavor with a hint of sweet and sour in this dish. The ingredients are all on hand when my herb garden is in season! Add a salad and a favorite vegetable for a quick weeknight meal.

Recipe by Lucky Noodles

Updated on December 6, 2022

close up view of chicken garnished with herbs over asparagus on a plate

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces chicken tenderloin strips
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir basil, honey, and balsamic vinegar into chicken and cook for 1 more minute.

Cook's Note:

Any cut of chicken will work with this method; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157	Calories
7g	Fat
5g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 334mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 161mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.