Description
Grilled chicken with broccoli is a delightful dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken and vibrant, charred broccoli for a healthy, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues, this easy recipe brings friends and family together around the grill, creating unforgettable memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add broccoli to the grill during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve alongside grilled broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz cooked) with 1 cup broccoli
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg