Lemon Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
For the Skillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
For the Finish
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- to taste Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Method
How to Make Lemon Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and chicken broth to the skillet and cover it.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the broccoli.
- Pour in the lemon juice and zest, stirring gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve warm on its own or over rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories350kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein30gFat20gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat15gCholesterol80mgSodium300mgPotassium600mgFiber4gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C90mgCalcium50mgIron2mg
Notes
Ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking and watch the garlic closely while sautéing to avoid burning.