Description
A healthy and delicious chicken dish packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, perfect for weight loss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of lean chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and cut all your vegetables: broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, add the diced chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Serve with quinoa or brown rice: Serve the chicken and veggies over cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Garnish (optional): Add fresh herbs or sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg