A refreshing and healthy grilled chicken dish served with a zesty quinoa salad, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 min.
3. While the chicken marinates, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
4. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or chicken broth) and bring to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 min until quinoa is fluffy.
6. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and balsamic vinegar. Toss to mix well.
7. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 6-7 min on each side, or until cooked through.
8. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
9. Serve the grilled chicken over the quinoa salad.

Notes

• For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken for longer if time allows.
• Feel free to add other vegetables to the quinoa salad based on preference.