Grilled Chicken With Quinoa & Roasted Vegetables

Nothing wrong with a clean and basic dinner! Today we're sharing a simple and very macro friendly dinner with you.

You can double the ingredients and save leftovers for lunch the next couple of days.

 

Grown Strong Grilled Chicken With Quinoa & Roasted Vegetables

 

Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (360 g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus and broccoli)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and cilantro)

 

Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium to high heat (or use your grill).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through (165 degrees internal temperature).
  4. In a medium saucepan, mix quinoa, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon olive oil and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Toss vegetables with herbs and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  7. Place on a cooking sheet and roast in the oven at 425 F for 20 minutes.
  8. Break chicken, quinoa and vegetables into 4 equal servings.

Macronutrients per serving:

  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 42g

This recipe is a healthy and balanced meal that provides a good amount of protein from the chicken, carbohydrates from the quinoa, and healthy fats from the olive oil. Additionally, it is a gluten-free option in case you care for this :) Feel free to switch up the vegetables depending on your preference.

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