Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, all tossed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic mixture over them.
- Add broccoli florets around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon garlic mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Broccoli, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe