Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Veggies
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ lemon (for juice)
Instructions:
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under water, then cook in 1 cup of water or broth until soft (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Grill Chicken: Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, add a little more olive oil and sauté the mixed vegetables until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble: Plate the quinoa, top with grilled chicken, and add the sautéed veggies. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
- Enjoy!
Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Veggies
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ lemon (for juice)
Instructions:
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under water, then cook in 1 cup of water or broth until soft (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Grill Chicken: Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, add a little more olive oil and sauté the mixed vegetables until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble: Plate the quinoa, top with grilled chicken, and add the sautéed veggies. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
- Enjoy!
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