Description
This healthy and easy summer dinner features grilled lemon herb chicken served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad. Perfect for warm evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Toss to mix well.
- Serve grilled chicken over the quinoa salad and top with feta cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your healthy summer dinner!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite summer vegetables.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; the chicken and quinoa salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
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