This Lemon Garlic Rooster and Broccoli Bake is a recipe you’ll come again to once more. We love a superb simple dinner that’s all made in a single pan. We additionally love our recipe for The Best Roasted Broccoli Ever so we mixed the 2 to create one simple dinner that the entire household might love. The result’s a incredible meal that takes simply minutes to place collectively. It’s good for these busy nights whenever you simply must get one thing put collectively quick!
You may additionally like our one pot chicken broccoli and rice casserole or our easy broccoli cheddar soup.
Why Our Recipe
- Tremendous simple to place collectively and it bakes in a single dish. Use both a 9×13 pan or a sheet pan.
- Lemon garlic and parmesan are a traditional taste mixture that go completely with each rooster and broccoli.
- A nutritious and scrumptious meal that may be served plain or with steamed rice, pasta, couscous, or quinoa.
Lemon, garlic, and parmesan is a traditional taste mixture which implies you’ll be able to’t actually go improper right here! Serve it by itself or add some rice, pasta, couscous, or quinoa for a full meal the entire household will love. You get a balanced meal with nice taste and minimal effort.
Ingredient Notes
- Rooster Breasts: You need evenly sized rooster breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase rooster that hasn’t been injected with saline for greatest outcomes.
- Broccoli Florets: Minimize into medium-sized (bite-size) florets. Frozen broccoli can be utilized, however it is going to be a lot softer.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic packs probably the most taste. The jarred sort work too, however the taste at all times has just a little extra bitterness.
- Lemon (Zested and Juiced): You’re utilizing each the zest and the juice on this one so don’t overlook to zest it first!
- Lemon Pepper: This seasoning mix provides a giant punch of lemon zing. We find it irresistible!
- Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated or shredded is greatest. Keep away from the powdered sort as it could not soften as effectively.
Saline Injected Rooster vs Pure
When purchasing for rooster, you would possibly discover phrases like “saline-injected” or “enhanced” on the packaging. This implies the rooster has been infused with a saltwater answer, typically to spice up its moisture and maintain it wanting recent on retailer cabinets. Whereas this added answer may also help the rooster keep juicy, it may possibly additionally have an effect on how your greens prepare dinner.
Saline-injected rooster usually releases extra liquid throughout baking, which might make your broccoli a bit softer as the additional moisture limits browning. To maintain your veggies on the crispier aspect, contemplate roasting them on a sheet pan if utilizing saline-injected rooster.
Pure or unenhanced rooster doesn’t launch as a lot liquid, permitting the greens to roast evenly alongside it for that perfect texture. For one of the best outcomes—and to keep away from paying additional for added water—search for “pure” rooster on the label.
Sheet Pan or 9×13
The recipe as written requires a 9×13 pan, however you can even use a sheet pan to make this dinner. What’s the distinction? Utilizing a 9×13 pan will maintain in additional steam and juices, leading to a saucier bake that retains the rooster and broccoli additional moist. That is nice if you happen to plan to serve it with rice or pasta, as you’ll be able to spoon among the pan juices over for added taste.
A sheet pan permits extra liquid to evaporate, making a barely crispier texture on the rooster and broccoli. The broccoli may have frivolously caramelized edges. Be at liberty to make use of whichever one works for you.
Serving Options
Serve with a heat aspect of steamed rice, fluffy quinoa, or buttery couscous to absorb the scrumptious lemon-garlic sauce. A easy pasta like angel hair additionally works effectively. One other nice choice can be to serve it up with a few of our scrumptious garlic bread.
Storage and Reheating Directions
Refrigerate leftovers in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
Reheat within the microwave on excessive in 30-second increments.
Reheating within the Air Fryer at 350°F. Place the rooster and broccoli in a single layer within the basket and warmth for 3-5 minutes, or till heat.
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