Description
A delightful combination of lemon garlic chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for meal prep or a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions.
- Chop the broccoli into florets and get them ready for cooking.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, sauté the broccoli until it’s bright green and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Once everything is cooked, let the chicken rest before slicing it into strips.
- In meal prep containers, start with a base of quinoa. Add the sliced chicken on top.
- Arrange the broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes for a colorful presentation.
- Finish with a sprinkle of parsley on top.
Notes
Marinate chicken for 1-2 hours for richer flavors. Consider using vegetable broth to cook quinoa for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg