10/09/2025
🍋🍗Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies🍗🍋
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔪 Prep Time: 15 min
⏰ Cook Time: 25 min
📝 Ingredients:
🍗 For the chicken:
* 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (\~150g each)
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* Juice and zest of 1 lemon
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* Salt & pepper, to taste
🥘 For the quinoa:
* ½ cup quinoa (uncooked)
* 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
* 1 tsp olive oil
* Salt, to taste
🍠 For the roasted vegetables:
* 1 medium zucchini, sliced
* 1 red bell pepper, sliced
* 1 cup broccoli florets
* 1 tsp olive oil
* ½ tsp paprika
* Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional garnish:
* Fresh parsley, chopped
* Lemon wedges
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Marinate the chicken:
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice & zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Cook the quinoa:
Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 12–15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Roast the vegetables:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 15–20 minutes until tender.
4. Grill the chicken:
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
5. Serve:
Plate quinoa, top with roasted vegetables, and sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
| --------- -- | ------------ |
| Calories 350 kcal
| Protein 35 g
| Carbohydrates 25 g
| Fiber 5 g
| Sugars 4 g
| Fat 12 g
| Saturated Fat 2 g
| Sodium 300 mg
✅ Gluten-free
✅ Low-calorie
✅ High-protein & nutrient-rich
