Ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Optional: fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken:**
– Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2. **Marinate the Chicken:**
– In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
– Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts.
– Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
3. **Grill the Chicken:**
– Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
– Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
– Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Steamed Vegetables:
✓ Ingredients:
– 1 cup broccoli florets
– 1 cup zucchini, sliced
– 1 ear of corn, cut into halves
✓ Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Vegetables:**
– Cut the broccoli into florets.
– Slice the zucchini into sticks.
– Cut the ear of corn into halves or quarters.
2. **Steam the Vegetables:**
– Bring a pot of water to a boil and place a steamer basket over it.
– Add the broccoli, zucchini, and corn to the steamer basket.
– Cover and steam the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
3. **Serve:**
– Arrange the grilled chicken and steamed vegetables on a plate.
– Optional: Drizzle a little bit of lemon juice or olive oil over the vegetables for added flavor.
Enjoy your healthy, low-calorie grilled chicken meal!