Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Salad

This healthy Arab-inspired dish features succulent grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad. Perfect for a nutritious meal that is both filling and flavorful.

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade. 2. Add the chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 4. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. 5. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the quinoa salad by combining cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and pomegranate seeds in a bowl. 6. Drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. 8. Serve the grilled chicken on a plate alongside the quinoa salad.

1 chicken breast (about 150g) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cucumber, diced 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds (optional) 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (for salad) Salt and pepper to taste (for salad)