Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad

A light and flavorful grilled chicken breast marinated in lemon and herbs, served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying main dish.

Main Dish
Easy 30 min 450 cal
Steps

  1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken breast in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. While quinoa cooks, preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
  5. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Serve grilled chicken alongside the quinoa salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 150g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp olive oil (for salad)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for salad)

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