Healthy Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
created by
Amanda G. Dec. 26, 2024
“LUNCH: brown rice green beans cooked in chicken broth lemon pepper chickens 1/2 apple TBSP natural peanut butter. I need more olive oil I used 1tsp butter in the pan.”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“A super balanced meal!! The brown rice and green beans are a great source of fiber and the lemon pepper chicken provides lean protein. The apple and natural peanut butter add a touch of sweetness and healthy fats”
Instructions
1.
1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water and cook it according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water for added flavor (about 20-25 minutes).
2.
2. While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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3. Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
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4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
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5. In the last 5 minutes of cooking the chicken, add the green beans to the skillet to steam them slightly.
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6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve it topped with the chicken and green beans.
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7. Serve with sliced apple and a tablespoon of natural peanut butter on the side.
Ingredients
1.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2.
2 cups brown rice
3.
2 cups green beans, trimmed
4.
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5.
2 tablespoons olive oil
6.
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
7.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8.
Salt to taste
9.
1/2 apple, sliced
10.
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
Nutrition
calories
400
fat
10
saturates
1.5
carbohydrates
45
fibres
6
sugar
5
addedSugar
0
protein
35
Healthy Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
My Rating
Amanda G.Author
"LUNCH: brown rice green beans cooked in chicken broth lemon pepper chickens 1/2 apple TBSP natural peanut butter. I need more olive oil I used 1tsp butter in the pan."
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"A super balanced meal!! The brown rice and green beans are a great source of fiber and the lemon pepper chicken provides lean protein. The apple and natural peanut butter add a touch of sweetness and healthy fats"