Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and allow it to heat up.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and cook in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Slice: Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for five minutes before slicing into strips.
- Serve: Plate the chicken slices and drizzle with any remaining juices from the pan for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg