Zesty Lemon-Pepper Chicken Skewers with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and oregano. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. 2

   Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.