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Lemon Chicken and Broccoli

Farmlife DIY
This delicious Lemon Chicken and Broccoli recipe is healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free! You can make this as a one-pan dinner or sheet pan meal if you're in a hurry.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Food
Cuisine Chicken
Servings 6 servings
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1” cubes (about 4 chicken breasts)
  • 1 medium head broccoli approx. 1 pound, cut into medium florets
  • 1 small head cauliflower approx. 1 pound, cut into medium florets
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice divided
  • 3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth more as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken cubes in a medium bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Mix everything together & let sit for 15 minutes to marinade.
  • In a large bowl, toss broccoli and cauliflower with 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned broccoli & cauliflower. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes until veggies begin to soften. Uncover and continue to cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a bowl or plate and set aside. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  • Keep the now-empty pan on the stove (no need to clean it). Pour 2 tablespoons of broth into the pan (keeping it on medium heat) and use your mixing spoon to scrape off any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 15-18 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through and registers about 175°F on an instant-read thermometer. You may need to add 2 to 4 tablespoons of broth throughout the cooking process to help deglaze any stuck pieces at the bottom of the pan.
  • Push the cooked chicken pieces to one side of the pan, and add the vegetables back to the other side of the pan. Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low for 5 minutes, to rewarm the veggies.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley as garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can marinate the chicken the night before and place it in the fridge. Take it out of the fridge 10-30 minutes before cooking!
  • In a pinch? Cut the cauliflower and broccoli into very small florets (so they can cook quickly) + season them as directed above. Season the chicken as directed above. Then, place everything onto a sheet pan and bake for about 25 minutes at 400°F, or until the chicken registers at least 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Feel free to swap the veggies with zucchini, peppers, or even carrots; this will affect the cooking time though, so be aware.
  • Swap the parsley for any herb you like, such as dill or cilantro!
 
Net carbs 6.7 g per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1 1/2 cupsCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 10.2gProtein: 40.4gFat: 13.9gCholesterol: 117.2mgSodium: 524.5mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 3.3g
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