Description
Experience a burst of summer flavors with Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken paired with fluffy quinoa and vibrant broccoli. This dish features tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, complemented by nutritious vegetables. Perfect for family gatherings or a special weeknight dinner, this recipe is not only delicious but also a wholesome option that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook Quinoa: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Steam Broccoli: Steam broccoli florets for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Assemble Your Dish: Serve quinoa topped with grilled chicken slices and steamed broccoli, drizzling soy sauce over everything.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg