Lemon Garlic Chicken Quinoa
A delightful, wholesome dish packed with flavor, perfect for a weekday dinner or a weekend gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and chicken broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover, letting it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the chicken and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix the cooked quinoa with the chicken garlic mixture, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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