Easy Herb-Grilled Chicken Dinner with Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, and Rice
This easy herb-grilled chicken dinner features juicy, garlic-and-herb marinated chicken served with golden garlic potatoes, steamed broccoli, and fluffy rice. It’s a balanced, family-friendly meal that feels comforting yet fresh, perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining.
Equipment
- grill or grill pan
- skillet
- saucepan
- steamer basket
- meat mallet
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- extra-virgin olive oil
- garlic, minced
- dried thyme
- dried oregano
- salt
- black pepper
- lemon zest
- Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- olive oil or butter
- fresh garlic, minced
- fresh broccoli florets
- long-grain white rice
- water or low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts between parchment or plastic wrap until evenly thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Rub over chicken and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse rice, then cook with water or broth and salt until tender. Rest 5 minutes and fluff.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Sauté garlic in oil or butter, add potatoes, season, and cook until golden.
- Steam broccoli until bright green and just tender. Season lightly.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes.
- Slice chicken and serve with potatoes, broccoli, and rice.
Notes
Pounding the chicken to even thickness ensures juicy results. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken up to 12 hours. Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts, and brown rice or quinoa may replace white rice with adjusted cooking times.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.2mg
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