26 Easy Dinner Recipes
3. Barbecue Chicken with Succotash
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option that’s both satisfying and nutritious? Barbecue Chicken with Succotash is the answer! This easy-to-make meal combines tangy chicken with a colorful vegetable medley. You can prepare it using basic kitchen tools like a skillet and cutting board.
This recipe features juicy chicken coated in homemade barbecue sauce paired with a vibrant succotash full of fresh vegetables. The combination creates a perfect balance of protein and veggies in one meal. You’ll love how the flavors complement each other for a dinner that feels both indulgent and wholesome.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serving Size
- 4 servings – perfect for a family dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- Scallions (white and green parts separated)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 10-oz package of vegetables for the succotash
- Butter
- Basic seasonings and spices
- Ingredients for homemade barbecue sauce (if not using store-bought)
Preparation
- Season chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through
- Prepare homemade barbecue sauce (or use your favorite store-bought variety)
- Sauté vegetables for the succotash with butter and seasonings
- Coat chicken with barbecue sauce
- Serve chicken alongside the colorful succotash
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 chicken breast with ¾ cup succotash, approx. 350g) provides about:
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 45 g
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Vitamin A: 900 IU
- Vitamin C: 35 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
