Description
A delicious and nutritious high protein, low carb dinner featuring tender chicken breast and vibrant steamed broccoli, easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breast generously with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and surround it with fresh broccoli florets.
- Drizzle the broccoli with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and broccoli before serving.
Notes
For juicy chicken, consider brining it in saltwater for an hour before cooking. Avoid overcooking the broccoli to retain its crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: high protein, low carb, chicken breast, broccoli, healthy dinner