Mains Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Side Ingredients
Method
Main Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Chop Parsley
While the chicken is resting, finely chop fresh parsley for garnish.
Side Preparation
- 4
Cook the Quinoa
In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- 5
Prepare the Salad
While the quinoa is cooking, chop cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.