Low Calorie Grilled Chicken with Steamed Vegetables
A healthy and flavorful low calorie chicken dinner featuring grilled chicken breast paired with a medley of steamed vegetables. Perfect for a light and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Brush the marinade evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is grilling, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a steamer basket.
Add the sliced zucchini, carrot, broccoli florets, and cauliflower florets to the steamer basket.
Steam the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
Serve the grilled chicken breasts with the steamed vegetables on the side.
Squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the chicken and vegetables for added flavor.