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Zesty Citrus-Baked Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa Salad

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Citrus-Baked Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa Salad

A bright, flavorful GLP-1 friendly dinner featuring oven-baked chicken seasoned with fresh citrus, herbs, and spices, paired with roasted broccoli and a protein-packed quinoa salad.

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp thyme, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa, dry, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine the lemon zest, orange zest, garlic, thyme, paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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