Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa under cold water.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 1 cup water, bring to boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

3. 3

   While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano; add lemon juice.

5. 5

   Cook chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until fully cooked; set aside to rest.

6. 6

   In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and frozen peas‑carrots; sauté 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Fluff quinoa and stir in vegetables.

8. 8

   Slice chicken and serve over quinoa pilaf.