High Protein Simple Steamed Chicken
Elevate your weeknight meals with this High Protein Simple Steamed Chicken recipe, a nutritious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for clean eating or post-workout meals. This recipe showcases tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and a touch of salt, enhanced by the bright zest of fresh lemon juice and aromatic parsley. Steamed to perfection, the chicken stays moist and succulent while retaining all its natural flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, it’s a fuss-free way to enjoy a low-fat, high-protein meal. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with your favorite sides, this dish is ideal for anyone seeking a quick, healthy option without sacrificing taste. Plus, it’s gluten-free, keto-friendly, and perfect for meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 cups Water
- 1 whole Sliced lemon
Instructions
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken breasts, followed by fresh lemon juice.
Chop the fresh parsley and set aside. You will use this for garnish later.
Fill a steamer pot with 2 cups of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on the steaming rack or steamer basket.
Add a few slices of lemon over the chicken to enhance flavor as it steams.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the chicken for about 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the steamer and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Slice the chicken and garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2899 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 217.3 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1996 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
