Description
A healthy and flavorful grilled chicken dish served alongside a vibrant medley of steamed vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for veggies)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the vegetables.
- In a steamer basket over boiling water, add broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Steam vegetables for 5–7 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Optional: Drizzle steamed vegetables with lemon juice before serving.
- Serve grilled chicken with the steamed vegetable medley on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can substitute or add other vegetables like zucchini or green beans.
- Use a grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available.
- To keep veggies vibrant, avoid over-steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
