Description
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring marinated chicken, quinoa, lentils, and a zesty Mediterranean salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/3 cup black olives, chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups butter lettuce or Romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a non-reactive bowl, combine the sliced chicken, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Prep the grains: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, lentils, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Let it sit covered for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Make the Mediterranean salsa: In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, black olives, shallot, parsley, mint, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet and add the marinated chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- Assemble your bowls: Start with a base of cooked quinoa and lentils, then add the Mediterranean salsa and sliced chicken followed by lettuce and any additional toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Fresh herbs are essential for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg