Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Quinoa Tabbouleh
Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender lemon and herb chicken breasts with a fresh Mediterranean-inspired quinoa salad.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- 1
1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. In a shallow dish, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and oregano. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.


