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Personalized Weekly Meal Plan Based On Your Saved Preferences 1771028167414 104v
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Personalized Weekly Meal Plan Based On Your Saved Preferences 1771028167414 104v

A balanced Mediterranean-inspired lemon herb chicken and quinoa bowl designed to meet your specific nutritional goals and flavor profile.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 large Cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano to create the marinade.

  3. 3

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and toss with half of the prepared marinade.

  4. 4

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.

  6. 6

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, cooked chicken, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the remaining marinade over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.

  8. 8

    Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving or portioning into meal prep containers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

kcal

Protein

35

g

Carbs

38

g

Fat

14

g

Fiber

5

g

Sugar

3

g

Sodium

480

mg

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