Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggie Quinoa
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic marinade, grilled to perfection, and served over a bed of roasted vegetables and nutty quinoa. This balanced, high-protein dinner is designed to support GLP-1 medication users with its lean protein, complex carbs, and fiber-rich veggies.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for roasting veggies
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
1. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat both sides. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a large baking sheet, toss the broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
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