Lemon Garlic Chicken Bowl
A comforting bowl filled with marinated chicken, vibrant veggies, and a light flavor of lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add the broccoli and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing until tender—about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of quinoa or rice, topped with sautéed veggies.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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