Garlic-Lemon Chicken & Zucchini with Quinoa

Not your ordinary chicken & veggies recipe. The garlic-lemon duo elevate this simple dish to new heights and the quinoa soaks up all those delicious juices.

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

  • chicken
  • quinoa
  • zucchini
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • garlic powder or minced garlic
  • lemon juice and/or lemon zest

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions
Step 2: Oil and season chicken
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat
Step 4: Cook chicken for 5 minutes, reduce heat to low, flip chicken, cover the pan, and cook for 10 more minutes
Step 5: Dice zucchini into small pieces
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute zucchini for 7-10 minutes, until zucchini begin to brown on the outside and develop a slight crunch. Stir occasionally, every 2-3 minutes or so.
Step 8: Plate chicken, quinoa, and zucchini together and serve!

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Not your ordinary chicken & veggies recipe. The garlic-lemon duo elevate this simple dish to new heights and the quinoa soaks up all those delicious juices.

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

  • chicken
  • quinoa
  • zucchini
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • garlic powder or minced garlic
  • lemon juice and/or lemon zest

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions
Step 2: Oil and season chicken
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat
Step 4: Cook chicken for 5 minutes, reduce heat to low, flip chicken, cover the pan, and cook for 10 more minutes
Step 5: Dice zucchini into small pieces
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute zucchini for 7-10 minutes, until zucchini begin to brown on the outside and develop a slight crunch. Stir occasionally, every 2-3 minutes or so.
Step 8: Plate chicken, quinoa, and zucchini together and serve!

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How to Dice Zucchini

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