High Protein Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken with Quark Mash

Enjoy a protein-packed dinner with this creamy lemon herb chicken atop a fluffy quark mash. Rich in protein and nutrients, this dish is ideal for growing muscles and maintaining energy levels.

• 55 g protein
• 480 kcal
• 45 min total time
• 2 servings

Ingredients

• 250 g Quark
• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 medium Potatoes

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, combine 250g quark, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
3. Pat dry 2 chicken breasts, and season with salt and pepper.
4. In a hot oven-safe skillet, sear the chicken breasts in 1 tbsp olive oil until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
6. While the chicken bakes, peel and dice 2 medium potatoes and boil until tender.
7. Drain and mash the potatoes, then mix with the quark mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Once chicken is done, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve chicken over the quark mash and garnish with additional parsley and lemon slices.