Lemony Garlic Rosemary Chicken and Broccoli Sauté

This is a brilliantly quick, light, fresh and easy dish bursting with zesty lemon, garlic and rosemary. A perfect dish for the warm weather.

Photography by Robert Demetrius

Ingredients you will be needing:

1½ pounds chicken breast, in ¼ inch thick slices

5 cups broccoli florets

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients
Slice chicken breast in ¼ inch thick slices, season with salt and pepper. Chop garlic and rosemary, finely. Rinse florets. That’s all the preparation.

Garlic, Lemon Zest and Rosemary Heating in Olive Oil

Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet, adding 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. 

Chicken in Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Oil

Turn the heat on to low for about 3 minutes, then turn the heat up to medium then add the sliced chicken breast and sauté for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

Chicken and Broccoli

Then add the 5 cups of broccoli florets and toss for 2 minutes before pouring in 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the chicken and broccoli, giving one more good toss and it’s done.

Lemony Garlic Rosemary Chicken and Broccoli Saute

Voilà. A tasty, easy and quick dish. Serves 4. A crisp glass of white wine, some crusty bread and a salad. What more do you need? Bon appétit!