Herb-Infused Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad

This healthy Arab-inspired dish features grilled chicken marinated in aromatic herbs, served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal!

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. 2. Coat the chicken breast with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the grill or a non-stick pan over medium heat. 4. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. 5. In a separate bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, diced tomato, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and pomegranate seeds. Mix well. 6. Serve the grilled chicken on a plate alongside the quinoa salad.

1 chicken breast (about 150g) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup cucumber, diced 1/4 cup tomato, diced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate seeds (optional)