Lemon-Soy Baked Chicken With Quinoa And Snow Peas
A protein-forward, balanced meal featuring zesty baked chicken, fluffy quinoa, and tender-crisp snow peas. Perfect for stabilizing blood sugar and providing sustained energy without the crash.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Saucepan
Time saver
Meal Prep: Cook a double batch of quinoa tonight so you have a fiber-rich, ready-to-go carbohydrate base for quick lunches later in the week.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it steam with the lid on.
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While the quinoa cooks
While the quinoa cooks, place the chicken breast in a baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the soy sauce, and the fresh lemon juice. Season both sides with garlic powder and black pepper.
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Bake the chicken for 20 to 25…
Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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In the last 5 minutes of the…
In the last 5 minutes of the chicken's baking time, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a quick drizzle of olive oil. Add the snow peas and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
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Divide the fluffy quinoa and sautéed snow…
Divide the fluffy quinoa and sautéed snow peas between two plates. Top with the sliced lemon-soy chicken and drizzle any remaining pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Maximize Iron
Maximize Iron: The vitamin C in the lemon juice and snow peas naturally boosts your body's ability to absorb the plant-based iron from the quinoa.
Substitutions
Substitutions: If you don't have snow peas on hand, snap peas, green beans, or broccoli florets work beautifully and cook in about the same amount of time.
Meal Prep
Meal Prep: Cook a double batch of quinoa tonight so you have a fiber-rich, ready-to-go carbohydrate base for quick lunches later in the week.
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