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Delicious and healthy chicken dinner plate with vegetables

Healthy Chicken Dinner

A nutritious and quick chicken dinner featuring lean protein, colorful vegetables, and wholesome grains, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast Skinless and boneless
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For seasoning and drizzling
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups Broccoli Cut into florets
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika For seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) Chopped fresh herbs for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. On a baking sheet, place the seasoned chicken and arrange the broccoli florets around it. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle additional salt and pepper over the broccoli.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
  2. While the chicken and broccoli are baking, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and broccoli over a bed of quinoa and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken a few hours ahead. This recipe is also versatile; you can swap out veggies or grains as desired.