Loaded Lemon & Herb Chicken Thigh with Quinoa, Mushrooms & Cauliflower
Loaded Lemon & Herb Chicken Thigh with Quinoa, Mushrooms & Cauliflower brings British flavour to a plate that delivers 65g of protein for 915 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 190g Chicken Thigh
- 255g quinoa
- 80g mushrooms
- 80g cauliflower
- 20g lemon juice
- 5g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- fresh parsley, thyme & black pepper
- 10g butter
- 5g olive oil
- lemon wedge
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the mushrooms and cauliflower, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Toss the protein in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking, and squeeze over more lemon to finish.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mushrooms and cauliflower for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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Bulking upgrade: add the butter, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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