Low-Calorie High-Protein Chicken Meal (Print Version)

Quick, nutritious meal of lean chicken and crisp vegetables—low in calories, high in protein, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 500 g skinless, boneless chicken breast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice chicken breast into bite-sized strips.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Meanwhile, prepare all vegetables as directed.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, add all vegetables. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
06 - Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It’s a no-fuss, one-pan meal that feels as rewarding to make as it is to eat.
  • Packed with protein and veggies, it keeps you satisfied without feeling weighed down.
02 -
  • Once, I overcrowded the pan and ended up steaming instead of browning the chicken—use a big enough skillet.
  • I discovered starting with the chicken then removing it before the veggies saves it from overcooking and staying juicy.
03 -
  • The secret to vibrant veggies is not to overcrowd the pan—if you’re doubling the recipe, cook in batches.
  • A quick burst of lemon at the end lifts all the flavors and makes the whole meal taste fresh.
Go Back