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High Protein Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Quinoa Salad

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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Quinoa Salad: Zesty, high-protein, and gluten-free. Perfect for vibrant summer meals or healthy meal prep!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. While grilling, chop the cucumber and cherry tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with crumbled feta.
  5. Add the cooked quinoa to the veggie bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then mix gently.
  6. Slice the grilled chicken over the salad and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a wonderful substitution for breasts here, they tend to stay even juicier.
For the quinoa salad, sometimes I toss in