Grilled Chicken with Steamed Vegetables
A simple and wholesome dish featuring juicy grilled chicken breast served with vibrant steamed vegetables. Perfect for clean eating, quick lunches, or balanced dinners, this recipe is nutritious, satisfying, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Steaming
- Cuisine: Healthy, American
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast (6–7 oz), seasoned with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4–5 lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
- Grill the seasoned chicken breast for 5–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).
- While the chicken cooks, steam broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- In a small pan, sauté cherry tomatoes for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate, add grilled chicken, and top or surround with steamed vegetables and sautéed tomatoes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add lemon juice or fresh herbs after cooking for extra flavor.
- Use frozen vegetables if fresh aren’t available—no need to thaw before steaming.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes in olive oil, lemon, and herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
