Lunch

Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad

Name: Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 225g quinoa; 25g butter; 1 chopped red chilli, chopped; 1 clove finely chopped garlic, finely chopped; 400g chicken breast; 2 tbs olive oil; black olives, Handful; 1 chopped red onion, chopped; 100g feta; mint, chopped, Chopped; lemon, juiced and zested, Juice of 1/2; tomatoes, tomatoes

A hearty Greek-style salad of quinoa, griddled chicken, feta, olives, mint, and a bright lemon dressing.

30 min
560 kcal
Greek
Salad

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 30 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Cook the quinoa following the pack instructions.
Step 2:
Rinse the cooked quinoa in cold water and drain thoroughly.
Step 3:
Mix the butter, chilli, and garlic into a paste.
Step 4:
Toss the chicken fillets with 2 tsp of the olive oil and some seasoning.
Step 5:
Lay the chicken in a hot griddle pan and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
3–4 min
Step 6:
Transfer the chicken to a plate, dot with the spicy butter, and set aside to melt.
Step 7:
Put the tomatoes, olives, onion, feta, and mint into a bowl, then toss in the cooked quinoa.
Step 8:
Stir through the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and zest; season well. Serve topped with the chicken fillets and drizzled with any buttery chicken juices.