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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Recipe

A refreshing and healthy dish combining zesty lemon chicken with nutritious quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  4. 4. Add lemon zest and juice to the chicken. Stir well.
  5. 5. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and mix in the chicken and lemon mixture.
  6. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Healthy, Quinoa
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