Sunshine on a Plate: Lemon Herb Chicken

Sunshine on a Plate: Lemon Herb Chicken

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Need summer dinner ideas? This Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad is bright, fresh, and easy! Ditch the beige buffet for Algarve vibes!

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170g each)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (such as rosemary, thyme, parsley, oregano)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (190g) quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups (475ml) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (75g) cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup (35g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (40g) crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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