Description
A flavorful and healthy dinner recipe featuring chicken, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add broccoli and cherry tomatoes to the skillet around the chicken.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Pair with quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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