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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Recipe

A delicious and healthy gluten-free recipe featuring lemon chicken and quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low sodium
  • 1 piece Lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package instructions.
  2. 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. 4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. 5. Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  6. 6. Return chicken to the skillet, coating with the lemon sauce. Serve chicken over cooked quinoa.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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