Lemon‑Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Pilaf
Juicy grilled chicken thighs seasoned with lemon and herbs served over a fluffy quinoa pilaf with peas and carrots.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken thighs, bone‑in, skin‑on
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 cup Quinoa, rinsed
- 3 cup Water
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Carrot, diced
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper; toss chicken thighs and let marinate 10 min.
- 2
Preheat grill or skillet over medium‑high heat; cook chicken 6‑7 min per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 3
In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 15 min.
- 4
Stir in peas and carrots, cover and let sit 5 min.
- 5
Fluff quinoa with a fork and serve topped with grilled chicken.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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