Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Delicious Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and lemon zest.
- Step 3: Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 5: In the same skillet, add the quinoa and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Step 6: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Step 7: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the quinoa.
- Step 8: Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Step 9: Add the cherry tomatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Step 10: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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