Caramelized Chicken with Peas, Carrots, and Lemon
This comforting dish features tender chicken thighs sautéed to golden perfection, complemented by sweet caramelized carrots and vibrant peas. Finished with a splash of lemon, it offers a warm, nostalgic flavor profile with a bright, fresh finish, all cooked in a single skillet for ease and flavor.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs – 2 pieces
- Frozen peas or fresh peas – 1/2 cup
- Carrot sliced thin – 1 large
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1/2 lemon
- Garlic minced (optional) – 1 clove
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C)
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside
- In the same skillet, add garlic (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add sliced carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften
- Stir in peas and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish for brightness
- Season with more salt and pepper if desired
- Serve warm
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg