Spicy Grilled Chicken with Steamed Veggies for Weight Loss
Spicy Grilled Chicken with Steamed Veggies for Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 2 pieces skinless chicken breasts boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne for extra heat
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Meanwhile, steam broccoli, carrots, and zucchini in a steamer basket or pot until tender but crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
- Plate grilled chicken alongside steamed vegetables.
- Drizzle veggies with lemon juice before serving.