Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Broccoli
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken with Quinoa & Broccoli is a vibrant and nutritious meal that brings zesty flavors to your plate. This protein-rich dish combines juicy grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and tender steamed broccoli, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast (butterflied or halved)
- 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 cup broccoli florets
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan. Grill the marinated chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Cook the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water or broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Steam the Broccoli: Steam broccoli florets until tender (about 4 minutes). Season lightly with salt.
- Assemble: Serve quinoa as a base on a plate, topped with sliced grilled chicken and steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg