Protein Recipe for Weight Loss: Grilled Chicken with Vegetables

For those looking to lose weight healthily, including meals rich in protein can help preserve muscle mass and increase satiety. This grilled chicken with vegetables recipe is easy, nutritious and perfect for your weight loss goals.

Ingredients:
2 chicken breast fillets (150g each)
1 medium zucchini cut into slices
1 red pepper cut into strips
1 medium onion sliced
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Additional seasonings to taste (such as garlic, paprika, fine herbs)

Instructions
Marinating the chicken:
Season the chicken breast fillets with salt, pepper, lemon juice and the seasonings of your choice. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Prepare the vegetables:
In a bowl, mix the zucchini, bell pepper and onion with the tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper and seasonings of your choice.

Grill the chicken:
Heat a griddle or non-stick frying pan and grill the chicken fillets for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Cook the vegetables:
In a separate frying pan or in the same pan, sauté the vegetables for approximately 5-7 minutes, until soft and lightly browned.

Serve:
Place the grilled chicken fillets next to the sautéed vegetables. You can add an extra drizzle of olive oil on top of the vegetables for flavor.

Preparation Time
Total time: approximately 40 minutes
(Including the time to marinate the chicken)

Servings
Serves: 2

Approximate calorie value per serving
Calories: approximately 300 kcal

This dish is rich in lean proteins, fibers and essential nutrients, helping to satiate and maintain an active metabolism during weight loss.