Easy Asian-Style Chicken Breasts
If you want a quick dinner that’s full of flavor, these easy Asian-style chicken breasts are perfect. The chicken cooks in a simple mix of soy sauce, lemon, ginger, and garlic, giving you a delicious balance of sweet and tangy. You can serve it with your favorite vegetables, and everything comes together in one pan. It’s a fast, tasty meal that works great for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 –2 tsp olive oil
Sauce
- 2 –3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- Fresh ginger grated (to taste)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 150 –200 g mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- Extra green onions for topping
Instructions
Score and season the chicken
- Lightly score the chicken breasts in a crisscross pattern. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then rub with a little olive oil.
Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Prep the vegetables
- Slice the bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms into even pieces.
Cook the chicken
- Heat a pan with a little oil and a small amount of butter. Add the chicken and cook on each side until golden and caramelized.
Add the sauce
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Turn the chicken a few times to help it absorb the flavor. Remove chicken once cooked through.
Cook the vegetables
- Add a fresh splash of soy sauce, a little sugar, lemon juice, and garlic to the pan. Add the sliced vegetables and sauté until tender.
Finish and serve
- Top the vegetables with sliced green onions. Serve the chicken alongside the sautéed vegetables.
Notes
Estimated Calories
Approx. 380–420 calories per servingBreakdown (approximate):
- Chicken breast (1 medium): ~165 calories
- Soy sauce + sugar + lemon sauce: ~50 calories
- Butter (½ tbsp per serving): ~50 calories
- Vegetables (bell pepper, mushrooms, onion): ~40–60 calories
- Olive oil (for cooking): ~70–90 calories
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
