Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Salad

A light and flavorful main dish featuring juicy lemon herb marinated chicken breast served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.

Main Dish
Easy 30 min 450 cal
Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. 2. Marinate the chicken breast in the mixture for at least 15 minutes. 3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed. 4. While quinoa cooks, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the chicken breast for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. 5. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and mix in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. 6. Slice the chicken breast and serve alongside the quinoa salad.

Ingredients

1 chicken breast (about 150g) 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of half a lemon 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup quinoa 2/3 cup water 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cucumber, diced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon olive oil (for salad) 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for salad)

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