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Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Quinoa Tabbouleh

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

    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

    2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.

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