Here’s a simple and healthy dinner idea:
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa and Steamed Vegetables
Ingredients:
-1 boneless, skinless chicken breast-1 lemon (juice and zest)
-1 tsp olive oil-1 garlic clove, minced- Fresh herbs (like parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste-1/2 cup quinoa- Assorted vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or your favorites)
- Optional: a handful of spinach or kale Instructions:
1. Marinate the chicken breast with lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least15 minutes.
2. Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions (usually1 part quinoa to2 parts water, bring to a boil, then simmer15 minutes).
3. Steam or lightly sauté your chosen vegetables until tender but still crisp.
4. Grill or pan-cook the chicken until fully cooked (about6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness).
5. Serve the chicken sliced over quinoa with vegetables on the side. You can toss the quinoa with some fresh spinach or kale for added greens.
This meal is balanced with protein, whole grains, and plenty of vitamins from the vegetables. Let me know if you'd like recipes for other dietary preferences!
