Whole30 Simple Steamed Chicken
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Whole30 Simple Steamed Chicken recipe, a quick and easy dish that's perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Crafted with tender, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, this recipe shines with the delicate infusion of fresh thyme and zesty lemon slices, steamed to perfection for juicy, flavorful results. With minimal prep and cook time—ready in just 30 minutes—this dish keeps your meals wholesome and fuss-free. The gentle steaming technique preserves moisture while the addition of olive oil post-steam enhances the taste without compromising simplicity. Perfect for meal prep or a nutritious weeknight dinner, serve this versatile chicken on a bed of greens or pair it with roasted veggies for a satisfying Whole30-friendly meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups water
- 1 lemon lemon slices
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season both sides of each chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper.
In a steamer basket, arrange the chicken breasts evenly without overlapping.
Add slices of lemon and sprigs of fresh thyme on top of the chicken breasts for flavor enhancement.
Fill a pot with 2 cups of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Once the water is simmering, place the steamer basket over the pot ensuring the water does not touch the chicken.
Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the steamer basket from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Brush the tops of the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil for added moisture and flavor before serving.
Slice and serve the chicken with lemon and thyme as garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2858 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 216.7 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1890 mg | 40% | |
*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.
