Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, baked with a zesty lemon herb seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon herb mixture over them.
- Add the broccoli florets around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Chicken, Broccoli Bake, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe