Name: Grilled Chicken Breast with Crunchy Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5.1 oz Chicken Breast; 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa; 1/2 cup Chopped Cucumber; 1/3 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Sliced Almonds; 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Nutrition

Per serving

403 calories

Protein: 40g; 40% of calories
Carbs: 28g; 28% of calories
Fat: 14g; 32% of calories

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Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil spray.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, and diced red bell pepper.
Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice, then toss with the quinoa mixture.
Toast the sliced almonds in a small dry pan over low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over the quinoa salad, garnishing with the toasted almonds.

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