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Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Garlic Lemon Chicken Quinoa is an easy dinner that combines tender chicken and fresh quinoa for a quick weeknight meal. This simple chicken recipe is perfect for family dinners and a quick quinoa bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves Freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes For heat
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 2 cups Spinach or kale Tossed in near the end

Instructions

  1. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat the chicken breasts in this mixture. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
  3. Add the rinsed quinoa to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes to toast the grains lightly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and gently stir before bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Place the seared chicken back into the skillet with the quinoa, cover, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  6. Serve by transferring to plates and garnish with chopped parsley, cherry tomatoes, and optional red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • For extra brightness, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving

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