Lemon-Dill Chicken Bites with Steamed Broccoli
Tender chicken pieces marinated in bright lemon and fresh dill, baked until golden and served with lightly steamed broccoli for a simple, colorful meal kids adore. This Mediterranean kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, lemon juice, and fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine 1 lb diced chicken, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 2 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread chicken pieces in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step 3: While chicken bakes, steam 2 cups broccoli florets for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Serve chicken with steamed broccoli.








