Description
Grilled Chicken with Broccoli is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with vibrant, fresh broccoli, all drizzled in a zesty marinade. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Gather your friends and family for a meal that’s sure to impress and create lasting memories around the grill!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess liquid.
- Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While grilling the chicken, steam or blanch broccoli florets until bright green and tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve grilled chicken alongside broccoli and drizzle with any leftover marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz) with broccoli
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg