Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Chili Pepper

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A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring tender pieces sautéed with aromatic garlic and spicy chili peppers. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, red chili pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thinly slice 4 garlic cloves and finely chop 1 medium red chili pepper, removing seeds for less heat. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cut 500 g boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced garlic and chili pepper, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and edges begin to crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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