Recipe

To hit 40g of protein in a meal, lean proteins like chicken breast, white fish, or extra-lean ground turkey are your best foundations.

Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa

Name: Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken With Quinoa
Ingredients: 6 oz chicken breast (boneless, skinless); 1/2 cup quinoa (cooked); 1 cup asparagus (trimmed); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp lemon zest (fresh); 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Healthy/Macro-focused

1 serving25 minutes

Sources: Based on the standard regional method for healthy lean-protein meal prep.

1 serving

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Make it step by step

5 steps · 12 min of timed cooking

Preheat your grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breast with half the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Place chicken on the hot surface and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.⏱ 7 min
Toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil and grill for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp and charred.⏱ 5 min
Serve the chicken over the pre-cooked quinoa, topping with fresh lemon zest for brightness.

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Chef’s tip · You can prep a larger batch of chicken and quinoa at the start of the week; store in airtight containers for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave for 60 seconds.

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