Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful and healthy dinner that shows your love and appreciation. These recipes are not only nutritious but also delicious, ensuring a memorable evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken (Boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For grilling)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs (Thyme, rosemary or parsley)
- 1 cup Quinoa (Rinsed)
- 2 cups Vegetable broth (For cooking quinoa)
- 2 cups Mixed vegetables (Bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, chopped)
- to taste Salt and pepper (For seasoning)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, rinse quinoa under cold water and then combine it with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables in a little olive oil until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Once everything is cooked, serve the grilled chicken over a bed of quinoa with sautéed vegetables on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Feel free to customize the mixed vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
Keywords: healthy dinner, Mother's Day dinner ideas, grilled chicken, quinoa recipes, healthy recipes