Lemon Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

(3-4 servings) 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken tenders
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic. minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add garlic and broccoli; sauté 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add lemon juice and 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook 3–5 minutes until broccoli is tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Return chicken to pan and toss with broccoli.
  6. Serve as is or over brown rice.
    *you can also substitute fresh orange juice and zest and make orange chicken


Recipe courtesy of Rob Varner of Sheepshead Eats