Grilled Chicken & Quinoa
Sofia Patel
@sofiapatelkitchen
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Brine the chicken
Dissolve 3 tbsp salt in 4 cups cold water and submerge the chicken breasts for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat completely dry.
💡Thirty minutes of brining is the difference between juicy grilled chicken breast and the dry version everyone expects.
Cook the quinoa
Simmer the rinsed quinoa in the stock for 15 minutes, then rest covered for 5 minutes off the heat and fluff.
Season and grill
Rub the dried chicken with olive oil, oregano, paprika, and pepper. Grill over medium-high for 6–7 minutes a side until it reaches 165°F (74°C) internal.
💡Use a thermometer. Cutting into the breast to check is how it dries out.
Char the vegetables
Grill the pepper and courgette alongside for 4 minutes a side until marked and tender.
Rest the chicken
Rest the chicken 5 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute rather than running onto the board.
Assemble
Fold the lemon zest, juice, parsley, and mint through the warm quinoa. Season, top with the vegetables and sliced chicken, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes
Everything here holds up in the fridge for 4 days, and the quinoa actually tastes better once the herbs have had a night to infuse. Slice the chicken only when you are ready to eat; sliced chicken dries out much faster than whole.
- •Swap: Thighs are more forgiving and need 5 minutes a side.
- •Vegetarian: Halloumi or marinated tempeh, grilled 3 minutes a side.
- •Make-ahead: Brine the chicken the night before and leave it uncovered in the fridge for a drier surface and better char.
Nutrition & Safety
Calories
512kcal
Protein
45g
Carbs
44g
Fat
17g
⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note
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