Healthy Recipe: Baked chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts and quinoa

 

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Brussels sprouts:

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the quinoa:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush them with the olive oil mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
4. In a separate baking sheet, spread out the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the sprouts evenly.
5. Place both the baking dish with chicken and the baking sheet with Brussels sprouts in the preheated oven.
6. Bake the chicken for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
7. Roast the Brussels sprouts for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
8. While the chicken and Brussels sprouts are cooking, prepare the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
9. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water or chicken broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
10. Once everything is cooked, remove the chicken and Brussels sprouts from the oven. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
11. Serve the baked chicken alongside the roasted Brussels sprouts and quinoa. You can garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Baked Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Quinoa!