Description
A quick and nutritious dinner option featuring grilled chicken with a side of quinoa and steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrot slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken is grilling, rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli and carrots to a steamer basket over simmering water. Steam for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork.
- Plate the quinoa, top with sliced grilled chicken, and arrange steamed vegetables on the side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy recipes dinner easy