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Greek Chicken with Quinoa Salad

Greek Chicken with Quinoa Salad

Delight in this quick and tasty Greek Chicken with Quinoa Salad, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless for faster cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano for Greek essence
For the Quinoa Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked quinoa nutritious base
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil adds richness
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh juice preferred

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Combine cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese in a bowl.
  5. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently.
  7. Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over the quinoa salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.

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