Extra Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Side Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Chicken
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Chop Parsley
While the chicken is cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.
Preparation of Quinoa
Rinse Quinoa
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural bitterness.
Cook Quinoa
In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
Preparation of Salad
Prepare Vegetables
Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine them in a bowl.
Serving
Plate the Dish
On a plate, serve the quinoa salad as a base and place the grilled chicken on top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Enjoy
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and healthy meal!