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Seared Chili-Lime Chicken with Roasted Zucchini and Quinoa

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Seared Chili-Lime Chicken with Roasted Zucchini and Quinoa

Juicy seared chicken breasts coated in a zesty chili-lime seasoning, served with roasted zucchini and fluffy quinoa for a balanced, protein-packed meal that supports GLP-1 medication management.

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz each boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
  • 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, dry, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.

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