Name: Lemon garlic chicken and broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup quinoa; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 tsp salt; 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp olive oil; 5 oz broccoli, cut into florets

Nutrition

Per serving

441 calories

Protein: 43g; 38% of calories
Carbs: 46g; 40% of calories
Fat: 11g; 22% of calories

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and half the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
While the quinoa simmers, set up a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Add the broccoli, cover, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes until tender and bright green.
In a small bowl, toss the chicken strips with the minced garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and the remaining salt.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until the chicken is opaque in the center. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Pour the lemon juice over the chicken in the pan and toss to coat. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and plate it alongside the chicken and broccoli.

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