Seared Chili-Lime Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower and Quinoa
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

Juicy seared chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty chili-lime rub, paired with roasted cauliflower florets and nutty quinoa for a protein-packed, GLP-1 friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 breasts
- 4 cups cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup quinoa, dry
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- 2
2. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.


