Zesty Citrus-Baked Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

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
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
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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