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Grilled Chicken with Quinoa and Broccoli

A delicious and nutritious weight loss dinner featuring grilled chicken breast, quinoa, steamed broccoli, and avocado, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Grilled chicken breast Pounded evenly for uniform cooking
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cook according to package instructions
  • 2 cups Steamed broccoli Steamed until tender
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
Seasoning and Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for grilling and dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli until tender.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, and sliced avocado.
  2. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Serve grilled chicken on a plate alongside the quinoa and broccoli salad.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you're meal prepping, consider keeping the grilled chicken separate from the salad to maintain freshness.
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