These lemon chicken recipes show that whether you grill it, braise it, roast it, or stir-fry it, this flavor combination is a winner. These are dishes you'll want to add to your regular rotation.
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A healthy and satisfying dinner can be as easy as pairing a protein with delicious, flavorful vegetable or hearty grain sides. The key to cooking in this style is letting the good-for-you sides bring the flavor and perspective to the dish and treating the protein as an add on. With simple go-to methods for cooking any protein, one outstanding side dish can be transformed into a chicken, salmon, steak, or a plant-based protein dinner. Read on for our go-to lean protein recipes and tips for pairing them with flavorful vegetable and whole grain-based sides, including recipe ideas that will take you through a healthy January and beyond.