Description
A collection of easy and delicious summer dinner recipes perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of chicken thighs
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, corn)
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Add mixed vegetables to the grill and cook until tender.
- Serve grilled chicken with quinoa and vegetables.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- You can add your favorite herbs for more flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: summer dinner recipes for family