YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Spice-Crusted Blackened Chicken with Lemon Quinoa
Enjoy a vibrant twist on dinner with tender blackened chicken paired with zesty lemon quinoa. This dish brings layers of aromatic spices, a hint of citrus, and a satisfying balance of protein and whole grains for a wholesome meal.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Chicken Breast
1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Lemon
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Pat the chicken breast dry and season generously with smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for approximately 5-6 minutes per side until the chicken is blackened on the outside and cooked through. Adjust heat if necessary to avoid burning the spices.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the quinoa. Warm the cooked quinoa in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the juice of half a lemon along with a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine and heat through.
Slice the chicken and serve atop or beside the lemon quinoa. Garnish with a little extra lemon zest if desired.