Spicy Grilled Chicken with Steamed Veggies for Weight Loss

This plate keeps things simple on purpose: chicken breast coated in paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder, grilled until it's got a bit of char, next to vegetables that are steamed rather than fried. Letting the chicken sit in the spice rub for a few extra minutes before grilling deepens the flavor.

Steaming the broccoli, carrots, and zucchini instead of sautéing them in extra oil keeps the calorie count of the whole plate lower without making it taste bland — the chili and paprika on the chicken do enough of the flavor work on their own. A squeeze of lemon juice over the vegetables at the end brightens everything up, which makes this an easy dinner to lean on for weight-loss goals.

Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm and the vegetables are crisp-tender.