Zesty Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and flavorful grilled chicken dish served with a nutritious quinoa salad, perfect for a healthy meal any day of the week.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1/4 cups) olive oil
- (2) lemons (juiced)
- (2 tbsp) fresh rosemary (chopped)
- (2 tbsp) fresh thyme (chopped)
- (2 cloves) garlic (minced)
- (1 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1 cup) quinoa
- (2 cups) vegetable broth
- (1) cucumber (diced)
- (1 cup) cherry tomatoes (halved)
- (1/4 cups) red onion (finely chopped)
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley (chopped)
- (1/4 cups) feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine (1/4 cup) olive oil, (2) lemon juices, (2 tbsp) chopped rosemary, (2 tbsp) chopped thyme, (2 cloves) minced garlic, (1 tsp) salt, and (1/2 tsp) black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Place (4) chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for more flavor.
- 3
While the chicken marinates, rinse (1 cup) quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, bring (2 cups) vegetable broth to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, (1) diced cucumber, (1 cup) halved cherry tomatoes, (1/4 cup) finely chopped red onion, and (1/4 cup) chopped parsley. Gently toss together. If desired, add (1/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75 °C).
- 6
Remove grilled chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- 7
Serve the grilled chicken on top of the quinoa salad, garnishing with additional herbs if desired.
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