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Delicious Garlic Lemon Chicken with quinoa garnished with herbs

Easy Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa

This delightful dish features juicy chicken breasts paired with lemon, garlic, and quinoa, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and leafy greens for a nutritious, balanced meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts (Boneless and skinless)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced)
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa (Rinsed)
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (Chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (For heat)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
  • 2 cups Spinach or kale (Tossed in near the end)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  3. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and toss in spinach or kale until wilted.
  6. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the quinoa mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a pop of flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

Add extra lemon zest for a citrusy kick. Substitute quinoa with brown rice or farro for different textures. Serve with a sprinkle of feta cheese for added flavor.