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Lemon Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fluffy Herb Quinoa

Herbaceous grilled chicken breast paired with lemon zest quinoa and roasted asparagus spears.

Clean eating at its finest. Tender chicken cutlets marinated with fresh thyme, rosemary, garlic, and lemon juice, grilled golden and paired with protein-packed tri-color quinoa and roasted asparagus.

⏱PREP TIME15 min
🔥COOK TIME18 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE4 Days
Lemon Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fluffy Herb Quinoa
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Recipe Ingredients

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Lemon Thyme Chicken

Quinoa & Roasted Asparagus

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Marinate chicken cutlets in lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature. Rest and slice.

  3. 3

    Cook quinoa in vegetable broth with lemon zest and a pinch of salt until fluffy.

  4. 4

    Roast asparagus on a sheet pan at 400°F for 10 minutes with olive oil and cracked pepper.

  5. 5

    Evenly portion quinoa across four meal prep containers.

  6. 6

    Top with sliced lemon chicken breast and roasted asparagus spears. Seal tightly and chill.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Chicken cutlets cook faster: slicing thick chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets cuts grill time in half.
  • Broth-cooked grains: cooking quinoa in broth adds savory depth without extra calories.
  • Asparagus snap test: bend the bottom of an asparagus stalk; it will naturally snap where tough woodiness ends.
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Cook these alongside Lemon Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fluffy Herb Quinoa to diversify your weekly menu without extra pots: