Chopped Chicken * Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lunch Menu
Method
Lunch Menu
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by preparing the chicken breasts.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 3
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- 5
Chop the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 6
Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 9
- 10
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 11
Combine and Serve
Add the chopped chicken back into the skillet with the cooked vegetables.
- 12
Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- 13
Stir everything together and cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
- 14
Serve the chopped chicken warm as a standalone dish or over a bed of greens.