Description
A flavorful and healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken Bowl featuring marinated chicken, colorful veggies, and served over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- Add broccoli and bell peppers to the same skillet, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes just until they are warmed through.
- Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of rice or quinoa with sautéed vegetables on the side.
Notes
Marinate for longer for more flavor. Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg