Description
A detailed guide to creating your own dinner with precise measurements and advanced techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast
- 250g quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, sauté the mixed vegetables over medium heat until tender.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and mix in the sautéed vegetables.
- Plate the quinoa mixture and top with sliced chicken. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For variations, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for visual appeal.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: make your own dinner, chicken recipe, quinoa, healthy dinner