Zesty Citrus Herb Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad

This vibrant and flavorful dish combines zesty citrus-marinated grilled chicken with a refreshing quinoa salad, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

30m prep
15m cook
4 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 45m
Ingredients
oranges
2 whole
Juiced
lemon
1 whole
Juiced
olive oil
4 tablespoons
Divided for marinade and salad
garlic
2 cloves
Minced
dried oregano
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
To taste
black pepper
1 teaspoon
To taste
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 pieces
quinoa
1 cup
Rinsed
cucumber
1 cup
Diced
cherry tomatoes
1 cup
Halved
red onion
1 4
Finely chopped
fresh parsley
1 4
Chopped for salad and garnish
Instructions
1

In a bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 oranges, 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste to create the marinade.

2

Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.

3

Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor. While the chicken marinates, rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water and then cook it according to package instructions, typically using 2 cups of water or broth for added flavor.

4

Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with 1 cup of diced cucumber, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.

5

Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon, then toss to combine. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

6

Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of the quinoa salad, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges for a burst of freshness.

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