Description
A quick and healthy meal featuring steamed chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups baby carrots
- 1 cup fresh asparagus
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice
- Optional: garlic powder or chili flakes for added kick
Instructions
- Steam the chicken breast for about 12–15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Slice the chicken thinly.
- Add baby carrots to the steamer or boil until tender, about 10–12 minutes, and season.
- Cook asparagus for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Season everything with salt, pepper, and optional flavorings.
- Arrange the chicken, carrots, and asparagus on a plate.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steamed chicken, healthy dinner, quick meal, easy recipe, clean eating