I have baked it. I have grilled it. I have roasted it. Yet, nothing quite seals in the moist flavor of lean chicken breast than pan searing it and creating this healthy, skinny saute. After this incredible Sunday dinner, I couldn’t wait to post it for all of you!
Without using sauces, marinades or broths, which often contain too much salt or sugar, I create a great tasting, moist and exceedingly healthy chicken breast dinner fit for a skinny king or queen with the pureness of high heat in a large nonstick or cast iron pan with a little olive oil and butter (yes BUTTER!). By searing and browning the outside of the chicken with a drop of butter and olive oil, the moisture is trapped inside, while the flavor permeates the entire dish.
A variety of chunky and fresh vegetables create a large plated hearty meal, and it’s topped with shaved parmesan cheese for an extra punch of protein and skinny-loving calcium. Without the additional high caloric carbs of pasta or bread in tonight’s meal, I scooped extra chicken and vegetables on my plate.
It’s all about balance. If this meal was paired with whole grain rice or pasta, reduce your serving of chicken.
Don’t knock it ’til you tried this pure recipe with a slight buttery flavor, and then let me know if it’s the best tasting HEALTHY recipe for a pure chicken breast dish. (No fried recipes are permitted in this challenge people, or you’re on the wrong blog!).
Best Tasting Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast (6-8 ounces per person), sliced in equal bite-size chunks
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Black pepper and sea salt (other herbs welcome too!)
- Chopped fresh vegetables using a variety of color: 1 large Broccoli floret, 1/2 Red Pepper, 1 Yellow Squash, 1/2 Cauliflower
- Shaved Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup per person)
Directions:
- Add olive oil and butter to large nonstick or cast iron skillet heated on the stovetop at high to med-high temperature. Place chicken in a single layer in pan for 3 minutes. Don’t disturb it while it sizzles and browns.
- Flip chicken chunks and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add fresh vegetables, cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Remove cover and top with shaved cheese
Plate 6-8 ounces of chicken with 1/2 or 1/3 of the vegetables and enjoy!
Hints: Don’t overcook the chicken by simmering too long. If you prefer softer vegetables, steam them in a pot next to the skillet and then add it in to the main dish for final 5 minutes.
Nutritional Estimated Information: 475 calories, 15 grams fat, 45 grams protein, 10 grams carbs
Pair it with a glass of wine for 100 additional, delicious calories.
I have baked it. I have grilled it. I have roasted it. Yet, nothing quite seals in the moist flavor of lean chicken breast than pan searing it and creating this healthy, skinny saute. After this incredible Sunday dinner, I couldn’t wait to post it for all of you!
A variety of chunky and fresh vegetables create a large plated hearty meal, and it’s topped with shaved parmesan cheese for an extra punch of protein and skinny-loving calcium. Without the additional high caloric carbs of pasta or bread in tonight’s meal, I scooped extra chicken and vegetables on my plate.
It’s all about balance. If this meal was paired with whole grain rice or pasta, reduce your serving of chicken.
Don’t knock it ’til you tried this pure recipe with a slight buttery flavor, and then let me know if it’s the best tasting HEALTHY recipe for a pure chicken breast dish. (No fried recipes are permitted in this challenge people, or you’re on the wrong blog!).
Best Tasting Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Plate 6-8 ounces of chicken with 1/2 or 1/3 of the vegetables and enjoy!
Hints: Don’t overcook the chicken by simmering too long. If you prefer softer vegetables, steam them in a pot next to the skillet and then add it in to the main dish for final 5 minutes.
Nutritional Estimated Information: 475 calories, 15 grams fat, 45 grams protein, 10 grams carbs
Pair it with a glass of wine for 100 additional, delicious calories.