Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers with Herbed Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork.