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Lemon Herb Chicken Dinner Recipe for Diabetics

A flavorful and healthy lemon herb chicken dinner perfect for diabetics. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with fresh herbs and vibrant lemon, served alongside nutritious broccoli.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts approx. 170g / 6 oz each
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
Broccoli
  • 4 cups broccoli florets approx. 300g
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice.
  3. Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden-brown.
  6. Flip chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until firm.
  7. Toss broccoli with avocado oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; arrange around chicken.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender crisp and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the skillet while searing the chicken.