Sautéed Garlic Lemon Chicken with Steamed Broccoli

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A simple, healthy chicken dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts infused with garlic and bright lemon, paired with lightly steamed broccoli. This chicken recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 International cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet around the chicken and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken and remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, place 2 cups broccoli florets and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 3 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  5. Step 5: Serve the lemon garlic chicken alongside the steamed broccoli, spooning any pan juices over the chicken.

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