Description
A fresh and zesty dish featuring pan-seared chicken, vibrant vegetables, and nutty quinoa, all drizzled with a citrusy lemon-garlic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 1 Cup Broccoli Florets
- 1 Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and prep everything—dice garlic, juice lemon, chop broccoli, slice bell pepper, and cook quinoa.
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, season chicken, and sear for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Zest: When chicken is almost done, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice.
- Toss in the Veggies: Remove chicken and sauté broccoli and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with quinoa, top with sliced chicken and sautéed veggies, and drizzle remaining lemon-garlic juice.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option or experiment with different grains like brown rice or couscous.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, quinoa, lemon, garlic, healthy dinner, easy recipe