Description
Experience the perfect weeknight meal with this Grilled Chicken with Broccoli recipe. Juicy, marinated chicken meets fresh broccoli, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for casual dinners or outdoor barbecues. Each bite bursts with smoky goodness and vibrant greens, inviting everyone to gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best results).
- Heat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill each side for 6-7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, steam broccoli in boiling water for about 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Plate grilled chicken with steamed broccoli and drizzle any leftover marinade over both.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz) with broccoli
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg