Description
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken and Steamed Veggies recipe. Perfect for a clean-eating dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Place chicken on the preheated grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken is grilling, steam your mixed vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Serve the grilled chicken alongside the steamed vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute other herbs like rosemary or parsley.
- Adjust grilling time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Feel free to use your favorite seasonal vegetables for steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Steaming
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1.5 cups vegetables
- Calories: Approx. 300-350
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg