🍋 Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Parmesan Broccoli

Serves: 4
Diet: Mediterranean, Gluten-Free
Meal Type: Dinner 🌙 / Lunch 🍴

🐓 For the Lemon Herb Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil 🫒
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 🍋
  • 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
  • 1 tsp dried thyme 🌿
  • Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

🥕 For the Roasted Carrots:

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks 🥕
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: sprinkle of cumin or smoked paprika

🥦 For the Parmesan Broccoli:

  • 2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • Garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt & pepper

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Marinate Chicken:
    In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Roast Vegetables:
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots and broccoli separately with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    • Roast carrots for ~25–30 minutes.
    • Roast broccoli for ~20 minutes, then sprinkle Parmesan in the last 5 minutes.
  3. Cook Chicken:
    Grill, bake, or pan-sear the marinated chicken until fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C), about 6–7 minutes per side.
  4. Serve:
    Plate each serving with 1 chicken breast, a portion of carrots, and broccoli. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired 🌿.

🍽️ Nutrition Info (Per Serving):

(Approximate values)

  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Protein: 40g 💪
  • Fat: 22g (mostly healthy fats from olive oil) 🫒
  • Carbs: 14g (from veggies)
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 6g (natural from carrots)
  • Sodium: ~350mg

✅ High in protein
✅ Rich in fiber & antioxidants
✅ Mediterranean diet–approved 🌊