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Close-up of glistening, glazed chicken strips served over noodles, a quick and easy Chicken in 20 Minutes meal.

Chicken in 20 Minutes (Weeknight Win)

This recipe provides a quick and delicious chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender chicken coated in a savory-sweet sauce, ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into strips
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Resealable plastic bag
  • Skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine flour and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add a few chicken strips at a time and shake to coat.
  2. Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Combine lime juice, honey, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour over the chicken. Continue to cook until juices run clear and the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 9g

Notes

You can make this recipe without cutting the chicken into strips by increasing the cook time in Step 2 to about 20 minutes. This recipe doubles and triples well.

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