Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice

This Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice is the perfect high-protein, macro-friendly meal prep recipe. Tender, marinated chicken is cooked to golden perfection and served alongside fluffy jasmine rice tossed with melted cheddar and broccoli. It’s zesty, comforting, and well-balanced with 39g of protein and just over 500 calories per serving. Easy to make and great for batch cooking, this dish will keep you satisfied and fueled throughout the week. Each bite delivers vibrant lemon flavor and creamy cheddar goodness in every bowl.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 581 kcal per serving

Ingredients

24 ounce - boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoon - olive oil
1 - whole lemon
½ - lemon
3 cloves - garlic
2 teaspoon - dried parsley
⅛ - Salt and pepper
1 cup - jasmine rice
2 cup - chicken broth
1 tablespoon - butter
2 cup - broccoli
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
½ cup - sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Place chicken cubes in a Ziploc bag with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Seal and massage to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for about 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove rice from heat and stir in butter, steamed broccoli, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
While rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
Divide broccoli cheddar rice among four containers and top each with cooked chicken.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.