Sweet and sour chicken strips

By lamarandrose

Fresh basil is essential to get that fresh burst of flavor with a hint of sweet and sour in this dish. The ingredients are all on hand when my herb garden is in season! Add a salad and a favorite vegetable for a quick weeknight meal

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 ounces chicken tenderloin strips
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir basil, honey, and balsamic vinegar into chicken and cook for 1 more minute