NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup quinoa

0.5 cup water

1 tsp olive oil

0.5 cup zucchini

0.5 cup red bell pepper

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp turmeric

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the quinoa under cold water and place in a small saucepan with the water.

• 2

  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

• 3

  Season the chicken breast evenly on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and turmeric.

• 4

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• 5

  Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

• 6

  In the same skillet, sauté the diced zucchini and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until they are tender yet vibrant.

• 7

  Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and fold in the sautéed vegetables, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

• 8

  Serve the sliced chicken over the zesty quinoa mixture.