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Grilled Chicken Breast Meal

A healthy and delicious grilled chicken breast meal served with vegetables and quinoa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Vegetables
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots
Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Quinoa
  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, sauté mixed vegetables over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled chicken breasts with sautéed vegetables and quinoa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.

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