Description
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Broccoli is a light and refreshing dish that brings together tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and vibrant broccoli for a nutritious meal. The zesty lemon pepper marinade infuses the chicken with a burst of flavor, making it an ideal choice for both lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Steam broccoli florets until just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Assemble by plating quinoa topped with grilled chicken slices and steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg