Description
A delicious and healthy dinner option featuring garlic lemon butter chicken served with a variety of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour lemon juice and zest over the chicken, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
- In a separate pot, steam the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
- Serve the chicken on a plate with the steamed veggies on the side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute any vegetables you prefer.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken, Veggie Bowls, Healthy Dinner, Chicken Recipe