NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup quinoa

0.5 cup water

0.5 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup baby spinach

0.5 cup cucumber

0.25 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the quinoa under cold water and place it in a small saucepan with the water.

• 2

  Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

• 3

  Season the chicken breast evenly with the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown.

• 5

  In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and lemon zest.

• 6

  Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in the lemon mixture and chopped fresh parsley.

• 7

  Slice the cooked chicken into strips and serve it over the quinoa along with the baby spinach, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.