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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Side Ingredients
Method
Main Dish Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken breast, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Side Dish Preparation
- 3
Cook the Quinoa
In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and reduce the heat to low. 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.
- 4
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.