Description
A vibrant and comforting dish featuring tender marinated chicken over a bed of quinoa or brown rice, topped with sautéed broccoli and bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge if you have time).
- Prep Your Veggies: While the chicken is marinating, chop your broccoli and bell peppers and set them aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, toss in the broccoli and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they’re tender.
- Prepare Your Base: Heat your quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Start with a scoop of quinoa or rice, top it with sliced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Lemon Garlic Chicken Bowl is ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies or grains. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, lemon chicken, healthy dinner, quick recipe, meal prep