Lemon-Ginger Glazed Chicken Quinoa Salad

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Ingredients:

1. 2 chicken breasts
2. 1 cup of quinoa
3. 1 red bell pepper, chopped
4. 1 cup of chopped cucumber
5. 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
6. 1/2 cup of chopped red onion

Ginger-Lemon Glaze:

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken breasts in the lemon-ginger glaze for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook chicken until done(no longer pink inside), about 6-7 minutes each side. Once done, let it rest for a few minutes then slice into strips.
3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the quinoa as per the packet instructions. Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and onion.
5. Top the salad with the grilled lemon-ginger chicken strips and toss lightly to combine.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 50g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 40g

Plating:

On a large, white shallow bowl, spread the quinoa salad as the base. Arrange the grilled chicken strips attractively on top of the salad, showing off the juicy, golden-brown glaze. Drizzle any remaining lemon-ginger glaze over the top. The final dish should showcase a vibrant mix of colors from the fresh salad ingredients, with the gleaming chicken as the eye-catching centerpiece. Enjoy your protein-packed, nutritious meal!