healthy chicken dinner
This healthy chicken dinner features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s a quick and easy meal that can be customized to fit different dietary preferences. Perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 cups mixed vegetables broccoli, bell peppers, carrots
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook the aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add vegetables: Add the vegetables to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Bring it all together: Return the chicken to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve with a side like quinoa or roasted sweet potatoes.