15 minutes or less
GRILLED LEMON HERB CHICKEN WITH QUINOA SALAD
Prep: 10 Mins
Cook: 15 Mins
Ingredients
2 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
1 Tsp Dried Rosemary
2 Lemons
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
150 Grams, Quinoa
1 Small red pepper, diced
1/2 Cucumber, diced
2 Spring Onions, thinly sliced
10 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 2In a small bowl, zest one lemon and squeeze the juice from both lemons. Set aside.
- 3In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the lemon and herb marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- 5While the chicken is marinating, rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- 6In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, sliced spring onions, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 75°C.
- 8Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Then, slice the chicken into thin strips.
- 9Serve the grilled lemon herb chicken on top of the quinoa salad. Garnish with additional chopped herbs if desired.
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