Ginger-Lemon Chicken Skillet Recipe

Name: Ginger-Lemon Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup bow tie pasta (makes 1 cup cooked); 1 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 thin lemon slices, seeded; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot; 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon extra light olive oil; 1 cup broccoli floret; ½ cup cherry tomatoes; 1 small carrot, peeled and sliced thinly on the diagonal; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

½ cup bow tie pasta (makes 1 cup cooked)
1 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 thin lemon slices, seeded
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon extra light olive oil
1 cup broccoli floret
½ cup cherry tomatoes
1 small carrot, peeled and sliced thinly on the diagonal
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Cook pasta as directed on package; set aside.
2
Combine chicken, lemon slices, zest, ginger, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl; set aside.
3
Stir broth, honey, soy sauce and cornstarch in another bowl until honey dissolves.
4
Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a large skillet.
5
Cook broccoli, tomatoes, carrot and pepper, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Add broth mixture and cover.
7
Reduce heat to low and cook until water has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Turn off heat.
9
Warm remaining 1/2 tsp oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; carefully add chicken and marinade.
10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken and lemon slices brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Reduce heat to low and add vegetables and sauce.
12
Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
13
Stir chicken and sauce into pasta and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup bow tie pasta (makes 1 cup cooked), 1 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 thin lemon slices, seeded, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Lemon Chicken Skillet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger-Lemon Chicken Skillet

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