Healthy Grilled Chicken with Lemon Herb Quinoa and Roasted Garlic Asparagus

This healthy, flavorful dinner is easy to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes! Start by cooking the quinoa, then roast the asparagus while the chicken grills. The lemon, herbs, and garlic add bright, delicious touches to the quinoa and chicken. Minimal prep is required - simply marinate the chicken in lemon juice and seasonings, then grill or pan-sear it. Serve the juicy chicken, fluffy quinoa, and tender asparagus together for a nutritious and satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.

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Meat & Dairy
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fresh Produce
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Pantry Items
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices & Herbs
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Step 1: Prepare the quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
Step 2: Roast the asparagus
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender.

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Step 3: Cook the chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Step 4: Prepare the lemon herb quinoa
In a large bowl, fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, green onions, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Cooked quinoa from Step 1
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
0.5 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Step 5: Serve
Divide the grilled chicken, lemon herb quinoa, and roasted asparagus evenly among 4 plates. Enjoy!