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Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Salad

A refreshing summer dinner featuring grilled lemon herb chicken served alongside a vibrant quinoa salad packed with seasonal vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Quinoa Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and juices run clear.
Make the Quinoa Salad
  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Slice grilled chicken and serve over a bed of quinoa salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for summer gatherings and can be served warm or cold. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the quinoa salad.

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