Chicken with Quinoa Tabbouleh (15 Minutes Prep)

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A great chicken recipe that I got from runner's world today:

This colorful, refreshing dish can help fuel your recovery. Quinoa is a whole grain rich in carbohydrates and is as easily prepared as rice. One cup of raw quinoa is equivalent to about 3 cups cooked.

Makes 4 servings. Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, grilled and thinly sliced

Quinoa Tabbouleh
3 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature
1/2 cup diced cucumber, skin on
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Parsley Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tabbouleh
Combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, and vinegar in a large bowl. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper.

Vinaigrette
Whisk together the lemon juice and water. Whisk in the olive oil, and then stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide the cooked quinoa among 4 dishes or containers and top with the chicken. Drizzle with the vinaigrette.

Per serving: 410 calories · 33 g protein · 32 g carbohydrates · 16 g fat

Enjoy people!