Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa & Veggie Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
3. 3
   Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is well-coated and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.
6. 6
   Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and an extra squeeze of lemon juice over the quinoa salad. Toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
7. 7
   Serve the grilled chicken slices alongside the quinoa and veggie salad. Enjoy your healthy and satisfying dinner!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Calories: 520 kcal
• Protein: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 5g
• Sodium: 400mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
• Ensure the grill is properly preheated to prevent the chicken from sticking.
• Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
• Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or avocado to the quinoa salad for added nutrients and variety.