Garlic Lemon Chicken with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup steamed broccoli (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper
3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they're well coated
4. Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through
5. While the chicken is baking, rinse the quinoa under cold water
6. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and add quinoa
7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy
8. If using, steam the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of the quinoa cooking time
9. Once chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing
10. Serve the chicken over quinoa with steamed broccoli on the side