Seared Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa
Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 4 · medium

Juicy, pan-seared chicken thighs with a bright lemon-garlic marinade, served over a bed of roasted butternut squash and nutty quinoa for a satisfying, nutrient-dense GLP-1 friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
1. In a shallow dish, combine the chicken thighs, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed butternut squash with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.


