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Easy Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa That Bursts With Flavor

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A quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken, nutty quinoa, and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • Optional: pinch of dried oregano
  • Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat)

Instructions

  1. Rinse your quinoa thoroughly under cold running water to remove any bitterness that can linger on its surface.
  2. Combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa with 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  3. Pat your chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. If the pan looks dry, add another teaspoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant; be careful not to burn it!
  6. Pour in about 1/4 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the lemon-garlic sauce. Add the cooked and fluffed quinoa, tossing everything together gently until well combined and heated through.
  9. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

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