Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Grilled Lemon Chicken with Creamy Sauce, Rice, Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli. This dish features succulent grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and garlic, paired with a rich creamy sauce that ties the meal together. Accompanied by fluffy rice, crispy roasted potatoes, and tender broccoli, this well-rounded dinner is perfect for family gatherings, date nights, or meal prep. With a quick prep time and nutritious ingredients, it’s an easy choice for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 120 g white rice
- 2 small potatoes, cubed
- 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Toss potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; coat evenly.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the creamy sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for 1 minute before adding heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and steam broccoli until tender.
- Plate chicken with rice, roasted potatoes, and broccoli; drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg