Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this recipe for Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic mixture are grilled to perfection, served alongside crispy roasted broccoli for a well-rounded dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Broccoli:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Roast the Broccoli: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli with remaining olive oil and red pepper flakes. Roast for 18-20 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Serve grilled chicken with roasted broccoli on the side.
Notes
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Consider using boneless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on broccoli before serving for added taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup broccoli
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
