Greek Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad

Name: Greek Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 225g Quinoa; 25g Butter; 1 chopped Red Chilli; 1 clove finely chopped Garlic; 400g Chicken Breast; 2 tbs Olive Oil; Handful Black Olives; 1 chopped Red Onions; 100g Feta; Chopped Mint; Juice of 1/2 Lemon

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Greek Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad has a clear character of its own. Alongside the method, the page gives background that makes the recipe easier to understand and serve.

Why does this salad work as a meal?

Greek Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad is about more than fresh vegetables alone. . By combining substance, dressing and texture, the salad stays light while still feeling like a proper meal.

Preparation time: 10 min

Ingredients

Quinoa – 225g
Butter – 25g
Red Chilli – 1 chopped
Garlic – 1 clove finely chopped
Chicken Breast – 400g
Olive Oil – 2 tbs
Black Olives – Handful
Red Onions – 1 chopped
Feta – 100g
Mint – Chopped
Lemon – Juice of 1/2

Method

Cook the quinoa following the pack instructions, then rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly.

Meanwhile, mix the butter, chilli and garlic into a paste. Toss the chicken fillets in 2 tsp of the olive oil with some seasoning. Lay in a hot griddle pan and cook for 3-4 mins each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, dot with the spicy butter and set aside to melt.

Next, tip the tomatoes, olives, onion, feta and mint into a bowl. Toss in the cooked quinoa. Stir through the remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and season well. Serve with the chicken fillets on top, drizzled with any buttery chicken juices.