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Spicy Grilled Chicken with Steamed Veggies for Weight Loss

Paprika-spiced grilled chicken breast pairs with lightly steamed broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. A light, protein-rich dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces skinless chicken breasts boneless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne for extra heat
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  3. Meanwhile, steam broccoli, carrots, and zucchini in a steamer basket or pot until tender but crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Plate grilled chicken alongside steamed vegetables.
  5. Drizzle veggies with lemon juice before serving.