Light Lemon Herb Chicken with Steamed Broccoli & Quinoa

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup (90g) cooked quinoa
• 1 cup (90g) steamed broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Brush the marinade over the chicken breast and let marinate for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Place chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.
5. 5
   While chicken bakes, rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions.
6. 6
   Steam broccoli florets until bright green and just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
7. 7
   Plate the quinoa, place baked chicken on top, and serve with broccoli on the side.
8. 8
   Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Enjoy!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Dietary fiber: 7g
• Vitamin C: 90mg (from broccoli and lemon)
• Iron: 2mg
• Calcium: 60mg
• Potassium: 700mg
• Magnesium: 55mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.7mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• Don’t overcook the chicken—use a meat thermometer for perfect results (internal temp: 75°C/165°F).
• Marinating chicken longer (up to 30 minutes) will deepen the flavor.
• Fluff quinoa with a fork for a light texture.
• Add extra lemon zest for an uplifting aroma without extra calories.