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Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Paillards with Quinoa Pilaf

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

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Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Paillards with Quinoa Pilaf

Juicy lemon-garlic chicken cutlets with a vibrant quinoa pilaf - a bright, fresh family dinner from the Mediterranean!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, pounded thin into paillards
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. In a shallow bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add the chicken paillards and turn to coat both sides. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    2. Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender.

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