Low Calorie Chicken Dinner
A healthy and flavorful low calorie chicken dinner featuring grilled chicken breast with steamed vegetables and a light lemon herb sauce. Perfect for a nutritious meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the chicken breasts evenly with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is grilling, steam the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, and low sodium chicken broth.
Heat the sauce over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and slightly reduced.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes.
Serve each chicken breast with a portion of steamed vegetables and drizzle the lemon herb sauce over the chicken and vegetables.