Lemon Herb Baked Chicken with Roasted Broccoli

A flavorful and healthy high-protein dinner featuring baked chicken and roasted broccoli. Packed with protein and nutrients, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

385

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.12

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Baking•Roasting

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4 Chicken Breasts(Boneless, skinless)

£6.50

1largeBroccoli Florets(About 4 cups)

£1.00

1 Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.50

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Divided)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonDried Oregano( )

£0.05

0.5teaspoonDried Thyme( )

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

0.3teaspoonOptional: Red Pepper Flakes(For a little heat)

£0.03

Total Cost

£8.49

£2.12 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a bowl, toss broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on half of the prepared baking sheet.
3
In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
4
Place chicken breasts on the other half of the baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the lemon herb mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
5
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender and slightly browned. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
6
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the baked chicken with the roasted broccoli.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

350 mg

15% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking.

Add other vegetables to the baking sheet with the broccoli, such as bell peppers, onions, or carrots.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature.

If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice.

To add more fat, consider adding some shredded Parmesan cheese to the broccoli in the last 5 minutes of baking.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Mixing bowl

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