Quinoa Tabbouleh with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Cook quinoa according to package directions, then fluff with a fork and spread on a sheet pan to cool completely — cooling it spread out like this, instead of covered in a hot pot, keeps the grains separate and light instead of clumping into a gummy mass.

2. 2

   Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill or pan-sear 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, then slice.

3. 3

   Toss cooled quinoa with parsley, mint, and diced tomatoes.

4. 4

   Whisk lemon juice and olive oil, pour over the quinoa mixture, and toss to combine.

5. 5

   Top with sliced grilled chicken before serving.