Description
A light and vibrant summer dish featuring grilled chicken or tofu paired with colorful fresh vegetables, perfect for warm evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast or firm tofu
- 2 Zucchini, sliced
- 2 Bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (e.g., basil, parsley), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the protein: Place chicken breasts or tofu in a bowl. Add olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill or skillet: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the protein: Add marinated chicken or tofu to the hot grill/skillet. Chicken takes 6-7 minutes per side; tofu takes about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the vegetables: Once protein is cooking, add the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes to the grill or skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Mix the cooked protein and vegetables in one pan with a dash of freshly chopped herbs over low heat.
- Serve & enjoy: Pour the mixture onto a serving platter, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon juice.
Notes
Use high-quality protein and seasonal vegetables for best flavor. Marinating tofu enhances taste significantly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg