Too many times over the past month I’ve looked at my clock in complete shock that it is 6pm and I have yet to even step into the kitchen to cook dinner.
Usually I think, now is the time to panic. But a few weeks ago I remembered a quick chicken dinner my mom would make us. It was fast, deeply satisfying and I still think about it! So I decided to bring it to the blog (thanks, mom!).
This is the recipe we reach for when the day has sprinted away from us, when we swore we did plan dinner (we did not), and when the thought of chopping one more thing sends us into witness protection.
It’s quick! Gloriously quick (so be sure to have all the ingredients out ready to go because I am talking 15-20 minutes quick!).
It’s flavorful in that “how is this only a handful of ingredients” kind of way.
And it has that nostalgic, sweet-savory Worcestershire-brown-sugar glaze that tastes so satisfying you will put it Ion regular rotation immediately.
I used boneless skinless chicken thighs here but my mom used boneless, skinless chicken tenders and that was absolutely the right move. Just saute them. Move them to a plate. Then make your sauce which comes together in about 60 seconds!
And then add your chicken back to the pan to coat them in this glossy, sweet/savory sauce!
We had leftover mashed potatoes and broccoli so that is what I served it with but if I don’t have leftover veggies I love serving it with my garlicky green beans!
You can also serve it over rice, with a bagged salad, with frozen French fries…
Whatever is happening in your kitchen at 6:14 p.m., this chicken will happily adapt.
Welcome to your new weeknight safety net!
When the clock strikes 6 and the panic sets in, let this be the recipe that brings you back to center and back to the table.
Print6 PM Chicken (Panic Chicken!)
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders (or thin-sliced breasts)
1 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp olive oil + 1 Tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp chicken broth or water (to loosen the sauce)
Green onion for topping (optional)
Instructions
Sear the Chicken
Season the chicken with salt.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
Make the Sauce
Add garlic to the skillet. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add Worcestershire, brown sugar, Dijon, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce starts to bubble and thicken slightly, about 1-2 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick add 2 Tbsp water or broth to thin out.
Return chicken to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Let it simmer together for 2 more minutes.
Taste and adjust to your liking! (Add a bit more Worcestershire for more tang, or a sprinkle more brown sugar if you want it sweeter).
Serve immediately with my green beans or over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered egg noodles.
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