Description
Indulge in the bright, zesty flavors of the Lemon Garlic Chicken Bowl with Broccoli & Jasmine Rice, a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner. This meal features tender chicken sautéed with fresh lemon juice and aromatic garlic, served over fluffy jasmine rice alongside vibrant steamed broccoli. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this bowl is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon + 2 slices for garnish
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Steam broccoli for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender; season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, layer jasmine rice at the bottom. Top with lemon garlic chicken and steamed broccoli. Garnish with lemon wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in lemon juice and garlic for enhanced flavor. Customize with your favorite vegetables or grains like quinoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.