Lemon and Garlic Chicken with Steamed Veg

Simple, healthy and delicious. Can't ask for easier than that over this holiday period!

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• The juice and zest of half a lemon

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp fresh thyme

• 1 garlic clove

• Salt and pepper seasoning

• ½ cup of broccolini

• ½ cup of cauliflower

• 1 cup of English spinach

Method:

1. Pound the chicken breast between 2 pieces of baking paper. Use a mallet and pound to approx. ½ inch of thickness.

2. Use a mortar and pestle to combine the rest of the ingredients into a paste. Alternatively, you can use a high-speed blender.

3. Coat the chicken breast with the marinade, place in a bowl and put in the refrigerator for at least 30 mins (up to 12 hours). The longer you leave to marinade the better.

4. Prepare the vegetables and place in the steamer for 7-10 minutes

5. Preheat the grill to a medium heat.

6. Place the chicken breast on the grill making sure it is covered in marinade.

7. Grill for 2-3 minutes each side

8. Eat with the serving of steamed vegetables

9. Top with 1 tsp of butter or coconut oil, seasoning and lemon juice.