Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic Green Beans and Quinoa

Tender pan-seared chicken breast marinated in bright lemon and herbs, served with crisp garlic green beans and fluffy quinoa for a complete, healthy meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.14/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 lemon (juiced and zested)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup green beans (trimmed)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup quinoa (uncooked)
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the chicken breasts with 1/2 of the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Turn to coat and let marinate for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the other components.
2. Combine the uncooked quinoa and water (or low-sodium chicken broth) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
3. While the quinoa cooks, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest, loosely tented with foil.
4. Add the trimmed green beans and minced garlic to the same skillet (add a splash more olive oil if needed). Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the green beans are crisp-tender. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
5. Serve the rested chicken breasts alongside the garlic green beans and fluffy quinoa.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For even more flavor, let the chicken marinate longer, up to 30 minutes, or even overnight.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 434
• Protein: 43 g
• Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
• Fat: 13.3 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 445 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 96 mg