Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Chicken with Steamed Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared with garlic and lemon zest served alongside tender steamed broccoli for a high-protein, healthy meal. This American-inspired healthy bowl recipe (high protein, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup for steaming water

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown, flip and cook for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp lemon zest to the pan, stirring around the chicken to infuse the oil and garlic aroma.
Step 4: Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium pot and place 2 cups broccoli florets in a steaming basket above. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve sliced chicken alongside the steamed broccoli, spooning the garlic-lemon pan juices over the chicken.