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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetable Sides
Grain Base
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a zip-lock bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Cook Quinoa
- 3
Rinse Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove the bitter coating.
- 4
Cook Quinoa
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
Prepare Vegetables
- 5
Chop Vegetables
Chop broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Steam Vegetables
In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam the chopped vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Cook Chicken
- 7
Assemble Dish
- 8
Plate the Meal
On a plate, place a serving of quinoa, top with grilled chicken, and arrange the steamed vegetables on the side. Drizzle with any remaining marinade if desired.