Here are two delicious and quick 30-minute meals that your family is likely to enjoy

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Vegetables:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, halved baby potatoes, baby carrots, and broccoli.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the marinade over the chicken and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
5. Transfer everything to a baking sheet or roasting pan, arranging the chicken and vegetables in a single layer.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over the shrimp and broccoli. Stir to coat evenly and heat through.
7. Serve the shrimp and broccoli stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.

These recipes are not only quick to prepare but also full of flavour, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences, and feel free to customize the recipes with your favourite vegetables or protein choices. Enjoy your delicious and speedy meals!

Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model