3 Easy, Fast And Healthy Dinner Recipes

Lemon-Thyme Chicken With Sauteed Vegetables

Makes: 4 servings.
Prep time: 5 minutes.
Cook time: 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

– 4 tablespoons lemon juice;
– 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, divided;
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided;
– Salt;
– Freshly ground black pepper;
– 1 pound chicken breast tenders, lightly pounded;
– 4 teaspoons canola oil;
– 1 medium shallot, sliced;
– 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed;
– 11/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved;
– 2 medium zucchini;
– 1/3 cup crumbled feta.

Directions:

1. In a ziplock bag, combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic, and 2 teaspoons thyme; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add chicken tenders, seal the bag, and gently turn to coat. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, remaining garlic, edamame, and tomatoes; saute 4 minutes.
3. Use a vegetable peeler to slice zucchini into long ribbons. Add zucchini and remaining lemon juice and thyme to vegetables in skillet; saute 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, stir in feta, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Add remaining oil to skillet. Remove chicken from marinade and saute 2 to 3 minutes a side or until cooked through. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition facts per serving: 327 calories, 28g protein, 16g carbohydrate, 13g fat (3g saturated), 5g fiber.