How To Make Broccoli Lemon Chicken with Cashews
On a low-carb diet? If that’s the case, then you might want to consider having chicken for your meals! By itself, this ingredient naturally has zero carbohydrates. It’s packed with protein, too! So, make the most out of this lean meat by taking inspiration from these low-carb chicken recipes. With this collection, you’ll be able to make guilt-free renditions of salad wraps, stir fry, pasta, biryani, and more!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add broccoli and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
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Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet and cook for another minute.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
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Sprinkle cashews on top and cook for an additional minute.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 360kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 100mg
- Sodium : 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 9g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 45g
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