Description
Garlic Lime Chicken and Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Bowls are a nutritious and flavorful meal prep option that combines tender chicken marinated in garlic and lime with roasted broccoli and quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic lime mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, rinse the quinoa and cook it according to package instructions.
- Place the broccoli florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the broccoli in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Assemble the bowls by placing quinoa at the bottom, topped with roasted broccoli and sliced garlic lime chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs or spices to the chicken marinade.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to substitute the broccoli with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Garlic Lime Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Quinoa Bowls, Meal Prep