Tuscan Lemon Herb Chicken With Quinoa Salad Recipe

About this recipe

Tuscan Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Salad is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that balances flavor and nutrition. Perfectly marinated chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, infused with fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and Italian herbs. This pairs beautifully with a vibrant quinoa salad, featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant parsley. The quinoa provides a hearty base while adding essential protein and fiber, making this dish both satisfying and wholesome. With its zesty flavors and balanced macros, this meal is ideal for gym nights or casual dinners. Simple yet elegant, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 350G Frohweins Chicken Breast Fillets Supremes Skinless
• 1 Lemon - 1 Each
• - Forest Whole Foods Organic White Quinoa
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• 50G Black Garlic Cloves, 50G
• 75G Greenfields Hot Wings Seasoning, 75G
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• - Biona Organic Whole Cherry Tomatoes
• - Schwartz Flat Leaf Parsley

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and set aside to drain completely.
2. 2. Bring 240ml of water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the quinoa and a pinch of salt.
3. 3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer quinoa for 15 minutes until fluffy.
4. 4. While the quinoa cooks, marinate chicken breasts with lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. 5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
6. 6. Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes, then chop parsley finely for the salad.
7. 7. Combine cooked quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
8. 8. Drizzle the quinoa salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and arrange over the quinoa salad.
10. 10. Serve the dish warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.