Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1.Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork when done.
2. 2.In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts with this marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. 3.Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. 4.While chicken cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5.Serve grilled chicken sliced over a bed of quinoa with sautéed vegetables on the side.

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