Greek Chicken and Quinoa Salad
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 225g quinoa
- 25g butter
- 1 red chili chopped
- 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
- 400g chicken breast
- 30ml olive oil
- A handful of black olives
- 1 red onion chopped
- 100g feta cheese
- chopped mint
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- Cook quinoa following package directions. Rinse it with cold water and drain it well.
- Mix butter, red chili, and garlic to form a paste. Season chicken tenders with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Cook them in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, dot with the spicy butter, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, onion, feta cheese, and mint. Add the cooked quinoa. Pour in the remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the chicken tenders on top, drizzled with the buttery chicken juices.
Full description
Savor the harmonious blend of traditional Mediterranean flavors in this delightful Greek Chicken and Quinoa Salad. Experience the nutty texture of perfectly cooked quinoa, the creamy richness of feta cheese, and the zesty kick of red chili, all brought together with succulent chicken. Drizzled with fragrant olive oil and a hint of lemon, this salad is a feast for the senses, offering a refreshing and convenient meal that captures the essence of Greek culinary artistry.
