Chicken with Peas and Mint
This dish features tender chicken breasts quickly seared to golden perfection, then combined with crisp peas and fresh mint for a vibrant, spring-inspired flavor. The final dish boasts juicy, sliced chicken topped with bright green peas and aromatic herbs, creating a colorful and fresh-looking plate with a balance of textures and flavors.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts boneless and skinless – 4 pieces
- Fresh or frozen peas thawed – 1 cup
- Fresh mint chopped – 1/4 cup
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Lemon juice freshly squeezed – 1 tablespoon
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes per 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 minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add peas to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through
- Stir in fresh mint and lemon juice
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to combine with peas and mint
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed
- Serve warm
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg