Grilled Chicken Breast with Quinoa Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken Breast with Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 200 g chicken breast; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup cucumber; 0.25 cup red onion; 50 g feta cheese; 0.25 cup parsley; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp salt

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35 minutes

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A protein-packed, low-carb lunch featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts served on a bed of vibrant quinoa salad with fresh vegetables and a tangy lemon dressing.

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Directions

Step 1
Cook quinoa according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool slightly.
Step 2
Season the chicken breast with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Grill chicken breast over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (about 15-20 minutes). Let it rest before slicing.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Step 5
Crumble feta cheese over the salad. Add a bit more lemon juice to taste.
Step 6
Serve sliced grilled chicken on top of the quinoa salad.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken breast	200 g	114	21g	0g	3g
olive oil	1 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
lemon juice	2 tbsp	4	0g	1g	0g
quinoa	1 cup	313	12g	55g	5g
cherry tomatoes	1 cup	14	1g	3g	0g
cucumber	0.5 cup	4	0g	1g	0g
red onion	0.25 cup	8	0g	2g	0g
feta cheese	50 g	67	4g	1g	5g
parsley	0.25 cup	3	0g	1g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken breast	200 g	114	21g	0g	3g
olive oil	1 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
lemon juice	2 tbsp	4	0g	1g	0g
quinoa	1 cup	313	12g	55g	5g
cherry tomatoes	1 cup	14	1g	3g	0g
cucumber	0.5 cup	4	0g	1g	0g
red onion	0.25 cup	8	0g	2g	0g
feta cheese	50 g	67	4g	1g	5g
parsley	0.25 cup	3	0g	1g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g