Description
A selection of healthy dinner options that balance nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Serve chicken over a bed of quinoa, topped with the tomato-cucumber salad.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 1 hour before cooking.
- Substitute quinoa with farro or brown rice for different textures.
- Consider garnishing with feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy dinner options, nutritious dinner, chicken recipe, quinoa salad