Lemony Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 medium heads of broccoli, stems removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 lemons, one sliced and one cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil
- Spread the broccoli evenly over 1/2 of the pan and top with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic powder
- Stir well to coat evenly
- In a large bowl, toss chicken tenders with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and parsley
- Spread evenly over the remaining half of the sheet pan
- Place sliced lemon on top of broccoli and chicken
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees
- Serve chicken and broccoli atop cooked quinoa with lemon wedges and parsley for garnish
Nutrition Info Per Serving
370
Calories
34g
Carbohydrates
You can subtract the dietary fiber from the carb count.
34g - 6g = 28g
34g
Protein
6g
Fiber
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