Grilled Chicken with Quinoa and Steamed Vegetables
A nutritious and delicious meal featuring tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a medley of steamed vegetables. Perfect for a healthy dinner!
Equipment
- Grill Pan
- Steamer Basket
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steamed Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill pan over medium heat.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside to rest.
- In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Steam the vegetables in a steamer basket for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of quinoa with steamed vegetables on the side.
Notes
This meal is high in protein and fiber, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and balanced dinner. Feel free to swap the vegetables based on your preference!