Description
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Broccoli is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients for a delightful meal. This recipe features succulent grilled chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice and black pepper, served atop fluffy quinoa infused with herbs, and accompanied by tender steamed broccoli. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up this protein-packed dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 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 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Cook the quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water or broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in olive oil.
- Steam the broccoli: Steam or boil broccoli florets for about 4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and season lightly with salt.
- Assemble: Serve quinoa as a base 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 plate (400g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg