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Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad

Greek · Lunch · Easy

Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad

Total
45 min
Prep
25 min
Serves
4
Calories
490
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Lemony quinoa, tomatoes, olives and feta sit beneath grilled chicken finished with chili-garlic butter and fresh mint.

Warm chicken and cool grains make Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad substantial without a heavy dressing. A small spoonful of chili butter melts over the meat, and those juices mingle with lemon and olive oil on the plate.

Drain the quinoa well and let it cool before mixing in the feta. Slice the onion finely so it gives a crisp accent instead of dominating the softer grains and tomatoes.

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Method

  1. Combine the quinoa, water and half the salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for until the water is absorbed. Rest covered for , then spread on a platter to cool.

  2. Mix the butter with the red chili and garlic. Coat the chicken breast cutlets with 2 tsp olive oil, the remaining salt and black pepper.

  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for per side until browned and 165°F. Transfer to a plate, spread with the chili butter and rest for before slicing.

  4. Toss the quinoa with the olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta, mint, lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Divide among plates and top with chicken and its buttery juices.

Forkue tips

  • For a milder salad, remove the chili seeds or use half a chili. The garlic butter should complement the lemon dressing rather than overpower it.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate chicken and quinoa salad separately for up to 3 days. Add mint just before serving and loosen the grains with a little lemon juice if they seem dry.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

490Calories
35gProtein
37gCarbs
23gFat

Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad: FAQ

Can I serve it cold?

Yes. Chill the cooked chicken separately and slice it over the salad before serving. The butter will firm up, so it is smoother served slightly warm.

Can I replace quinoa with couscous?

Yes, cook couscous according to its package and cool before mixing. The salad will then contain wheat rather than being gluten-free.

How do I store and reheat Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad?

Refrigerate chicken and quinoa salad separately for up to 3 days. Add mint just before serving and loosen the grains with a little lemon juice if they seem dry.

How long does Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad take?

About 45 min in total: 25 min prep and 20 min cooking.

What do I need to make Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad?

The key ingredients are quinoa, butter, red chili, garlic, chicken breast and black olives, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad?

For a milder salad, remove the chili seeds or use half a chili. The garlic butter should complement the lemon dressing rather than overpower it.

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