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Plate with seasoned grilled chicken, cooked quinoa, and steamed broccoli for high protein dinner ideas.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Side
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Serve with quinoa and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking.

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