Grilled Chicken Breast with Quinoa & Vegetables
Juicy grilled chicken over fluffy quinoa with charred vegetables — 38g of protein per serving to keep you full for hours.
Nutrition per serving
Health benefits
- 38g protein per serving supports muscle maintenance and fat loss
- Quinoa provides complete protein plus 5g of filling fiber
- Under 400 kcal per serving — ideal for a calorie deficit
- Rich in B vitamins, iron, and magnesium
Ingredients
- 600g chicken breast (4 fillets)
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
Cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the tails unfurl. Fluff with a fork.
Toss the zucchini, bell pepper, and onion with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken 6–7 minutes per side until charred and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
In the same pan, grill the vegetables 3–4 minutes per side until tender with char marks.
Divide quinoa among 4 plates, top with sliced chicken and grilled vegetables, and garnish with fresh parsley.
This is the classic fitness plate done right: lean grilled chicken breast, nutty quinoa, and a rainbow of vegetables. It delivers a massive 38 grams of protein per serving with under 400 calories, making it perfect for weight loss or lean muscle building.
Quinoa is one of the few plant foods that contains all nine essential amino acids, and its fiber slows digestion so the meal keeps you satisfied. A simple lemon-herb marinade keeps the chicken juicy without adding empty calories.
