Chicken with steamed vegetables and lemon sauce

A light, warm and flavorful meal.

The chicken is gently steamed, remaining juicy and combined with vegetables that retain their freshness. The lemony sauce ties all the ingredients together in a light dish.

Ingredients (for 4 people)
For the chicken & vegetables

• 800 g chicken fillet (breast or thigh, boneless)
• 2 carrots, cut into rings
• 1 broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1 zucchini, cut into thick slices
• 1 potato, thinly sliced
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper

For the lemon sauce

• Juice of 2 lemons
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp mild mustard
• 1 clove garlic (optional, very finely chopped)
• 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-step execution

1️⃣ Chicken preparation
Cut the chicken into medium-sized portions.
Season lightly with salt and pepper and set aside until we prepare the vegetables.

2️⃣ Steam cooking
In a pot with a grill or steamer:
We add the potatoes and carrots first (they need a little more time).
After 5 minutes, add the chicken.
In the last 5 minutes, add the broccoli and zucchini.
Total steaming time: 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is well cooked but juicy.

3️⃣ Prepare the lemon sauce
In a bowl, mix:

• lemon juice and zest
• the olive oil
  
• the mustard
  
• garlic (if using)
  
• the honey

Season with salt and pepper and beat well with a fork until thickened.

4️⃣ We tie the food
Place the chicken and vegetables in a large bowl or platter.
Pour over the lemon sauce while they are still hot to absorb the flavor.

Serving

Serve hot, with:

• a little fresh pepper on top
• extra lemon for those who want it more intense
• optionally a little fresh parsley or dill

It is ideally accompanied with some wholemeal bread or rice.

Little secrets of success

• Steamed chicken doesn't dry out, as long as we don't overcook it.
• If we want a richer flavor, we can add a little chicken broth to the sauce.
• The mustard and honey shouldn't overpower, they just balance the lemon.