Grilled Herb-Marinated Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Quinoa

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in fresh herbs served alongside fluffy lemon-garlic quinoa for a wholesome meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe (high protein), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 chicken breasts and coat evenly; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, bring 2 cups low sodium chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Remove quinoa from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve sliced chicken atop the lemon-garlic quinoa for a balanced and flavorful plate.

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