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.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 ounces chicken tenderloin strips
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1
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.
Recipe Tip
You can use any cut of chicken with this method; adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 157 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
Cholesterol49mg | 16% |
Sodium334mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein18g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium16mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium161mg | 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.
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