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Lemon chicken & quinoa salad
Grilled chicken breast on quinoa with cucumber, tomato and lemon dressing.
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Carbs
45g
Fat
16g
20 min prep15 min cookServes 1
High-proteinGluten-freeDairy-freeMediterranean
Ingredients
For 1 serving.
- 150 g chicken breast
- 60 g quinoa (dry)
- Cucumber, cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil, lemon
Instructions
- 1
Cook the quinoa in 120 ml of water for 12 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 3
Rest the chicken for 2 minutes, then slice.
- 4
Toss the quinoa with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice.
- 5
Top with the sliced chicken and a pinch of sea salt.
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