Split Chicken Breasts with Baby Broccoli | Paleo Recipe Video

For this recipe we kept things simple with chopped garlic, sliced shallot, and sliced lemon. With just a sprinkle of salt and pepper over top of the stuffed skin, we created a simple spring or summer meal that was absolutely mouth watering.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

For the chicken breast
 Lemon1 , slice
 Shallots1 , slice
 Chicken breast2 Pound (split breasts, bone in and skin on)
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), mince
 Salt and pepper To Taste
For the baby broccoli
 Baby broccoli1 Bunch (100 gm)
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Salt and pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 71

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12.3%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g9.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 108 mg4.5%

Total Carbohydrates 3 g1.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 46 g92.5%

Vitamin A 1.1% Vitamin C 14.3%

Calcium 1.2% Iron 0.97%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

grill
oven
pyrex baking dish

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven at 400 degree and preheat grill to high heat.
2. Slice shallots and lemon, chop the garlic, and keep it aside.
3. Rinse chicken under cold water and set aside. Pat dry with a paper towel.
4. Make a cavity between the chicken skin and flesh.
5. Stuff the garlic, lemon, and shallot under the skin, and stretch the skin carefully and cover the stuffing. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.

MAKING
6. Place chicken breasts on grill, bone side down and cook for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the breasts.
7. Carefully flip the chicken, grill for 5-7 minutes on 'breast' side.
8. Rinse and clean the baby broccoli and pat them dry or leave it on the cutting board to drain the excess water.
9. Trim and discard the ends, and then place the broccoli in a pyrex baking dish.
10. Drizzle olive oil and season the baby broccoli with salt and pepper.
11. Roast for 30 minutes or until the tops are crispy and the stems are soft.

SERVING
12. Serve the split chicken breasts with baby broccoli hot.
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