Chicken Murphy
Chicken Murphy is a flavorful dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into a culinary delight. Featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this recipe promises to impress at any gathering. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive occasions, Chicken Murphy is easy to prepare and adapts well to various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic. Prepare bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning; pour over chicken and veggies.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; simmer for 5-7 minutes until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize vegetables based on availability—zucchini or mushrooms work well. For added richness, sprinkle cheese on top before serving or serve over creamy polenta.