🍋🥗Why This Chicken Dish Always Feels Right🍗

 

🍋 Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veggie Skillet

Why This Chicken Dish Always Feels Right Have you ever eaten something that feels light, comforting, and satisfying all at once? This Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veggie Skillet is one of those meals. It’s bright, fresh, and packed with flavor — the kind of dish your body genuinely feels good after eating. Juicy, golden chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fresh lemon come together in one pan to create a balanced, high-protein meal that’s perfect for busy days. It’s simple, nourishing, and endlessly repeatable — which is exactly why it’s a regular in my kitchen. This recipe is proof that healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Clean ingredients, smart cooking, and flavors that just work. 🥗 INGREDIENTS (2 servings) ✅1 medium chicken breast (about 200 g / 7 oz), sliced into strips ✅1 cup broccoli florets ✅½ red bell pepper, sliced ✅1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons ✅2 cloves garlic, minced ✅1 tablespoon olive oil ✅Juice of ½ lemon + a little lemon zest ✅½ teaspoon salt ✅¼ teaspoon black pepper ✅½ teaspoon paprika 🔥 HOW TO COOK Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Season the sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, until lightly golden. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 2–3 minutes, tossing gently. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Finish with lemon juice and zest, give everything a final toss, turn off the heat, and let the flavors settle. Serve as is for a light meal, or pair with quinoa, brown rice, or a fresh green salad. 📊 NUTRITION (approx. per serving) Calories: ~340 kcal Protein: ~38 g / 1.3 oz Fats: ~14 g / 0.5 oz (healthy fats from olive oil) Carbohydrates: ~18 g / 0.6 oz

🌿 WHY THIS DISH IS GOOD FOR YOU #Broccoli supports immunity with antioxidants Bell pepper is rich in vitamins A & C #Zucchini aids hydration and digestion #Garlic helps reduce inflammation and supports heart health Lemon boosts digestion and brightens flavor naturally This is food that fuels your body without weighing you down. 💚 If you enjoyed this #recipe , subscribe to Lucy’s Healthy #Kitchen and hit the bell. New healthy recipes drop every Tuesday and Saturday. Thanks for cooking with me — and stay healthy! 🍋✨ 🍋 Welcome to Lucy’s Healthy Kitchen! — From Lucy, With Love & Flavor