Protein-Packed Chicken & Broccoli Feast
A balanced, high-energy meal to combat post-Whole30 reintroduction fatigue and cardio struggles. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, broccoli florets, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 medium avocado
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 6 oz chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step 3: While chicken cooks, steam 1.5 cups broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Slice 1/4 medium avocado and serve alongside chicken and broccoli with a drizzle of pan juices.
