Garlic Lemon Chicken with Broccolini
Garlic lemon chicken paired with tender-crisp broccolini, seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, and chili flakes.
Ingredients
8 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
2 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
½ lemon, juiced
½ lb broccolini, trimmed (or substitute with regular broccoli florets)
¼ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
½ lemon, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 54g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 16g
Preparation
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine butter (1 Tbsp), minced garlic (2 cloves), oregano (½ tsp), smoked paprika (¼ tsp), black pepper (¼ tsp), salt to taste, and lemon juice (½ lemon). Add the chicken strips (8 oz) and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the broccolini: In the same skillet, add butter (1 Tbsp) if needed. Add the broccolini (½ lb), red chili flakes (¼ tsp, if using), salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccolini is tender-crisp. Add lemon slices (½ lemon) during the last minute of cooking for extra flavor.
Serve: Arrange the cooked chicken on a plate with the sautéed broccolini. Serve with a wedge of lemon for an extra burst of citrus.
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