Lunch

Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa

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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.

Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa

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

  1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add the quinoa and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Step 6: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  7. Step 7: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the quinoa.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 9: Add the cherry tomatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Step 10: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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