Grilled Chicken with Caprese Quinoa Salad

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Brighten up your grilled chicken with a fresh caprese quinoa salad & pesto drizzle!

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Phoebe
Very easy
91

7 minutes

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Resting time

522 cal.

Per serving

Ingredients

Utensils

Knife, Stovetop, Frying pan

recipe

Quinoa

Step 1

Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. (Use pre-cooked quinoa or day-old quinoa to speed up the process!)

Olive oil
Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)

Step 2

Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry. Season all over with salt, pepper & any additional seasonings you love! Drizzle oil over the chicken & rub to coat.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, & cook for 3-4 min, undisturbed. Flip & continue grilling the chicken for another 3-4 min, or until cooked through. Remove from the heat & rest the chicken while preparing the caprese quinoa salad.

Cherry tomatoes
Mozzarella (mini)

Step 4

Transfer the cooked quinoa to a bowl. Halve the cherry tomatoes & mini mozzarella balls, then add them to the quinoa.

Pesto
Lemon

Step 5

In a small bowl, add the pesto with a drizzle of olive oil & a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix it all together until thin & pourable.

Step 6

Drizzle the thinned pesto onto the quinoa & toss to combine. Season to taste with salt, pepper & extra lemon juice.

Basil (fresh)

Step 7

Slice the grilled chicken & serve alongside the caprese quinoa salad. Garnish with basil, if using. Enjoy!

Personal notes

Add your own flavor!


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Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy522 cal.
Fat29 g
Carbohydrates32 g
Protein38 g
Fiber4 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Grilled Chicken with Caprese Quinoa Salad" contains 522 Energy, 29 g of Fat, 32 g of Carbohydrates, 38 g of Protein, 4 g of Fiber.

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