Name: Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Power Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast; 0.5 cup cooked quinoa; 2 cups baby spinach; 0.5 cup cucumber; 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 tbsp hemp seeds; 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp avocado oil

Nutrition

Per serving

528 calories

Protein: 53g; 39% of calories
Carbs: 27g; 20% of calories
Fat: 24g; 40% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Season the chicken breast on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with avocado oil.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice to create a simple dressing.
Add the baby spinach, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and cooked quinoa to the bowl.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the lemon-herb dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate, top with the sliced grilled chicken, and sprinkle with hemp seeds.

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