NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup quinoa

1.5 cups broccoli florets

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the quinoa under cold water and place in a small saucepan with 0.5 cup of water.

• 2

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

• 3

  Season the chicken breast evenly on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

• 5

  While the chicken cooks, steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket for 5 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.

• 6

  Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the chicken skillet during the last minute of cooking, tossing the chicken to coat in the pan sauce.

• 7

  Slice the chicken and serve it over a bed of the fluffed quinoa with the steamed broccoli on the side.