How To Make Griddled Chicken with Quinoa Greek Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat a grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
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Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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While the chicken is grilling, rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Serve the sliced chicken on top of the quinoa Greek salad.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 430mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 36g
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