Quinoa and zucchini ribbon salad with marinated chicken

Prep
20m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Quinoa and zucchini ribbon salad with marinated chicken
Quinoa and zucchini ribbon salad with marinated chicken
Quinoa and zucchini ribbon salad with marinated chicken
Keep summer cooking easy with this clever gluten-free chicken and quinoa salad.

Ingredients (8)

  • 1 cup (200g) white quinoa (see note)
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 4 chicken breasts (skin on)
  • 1 zucchini, sliced lengthways into thin ribbons (a mandoline is ideal)
  • 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 100g full cream fetta, crumbled

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Place quinoa and 600ml water in a pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until quinoa is tender and the water is almost absorbed. Drain well and allow to cool.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, place lemon zest, 2 tablespoons oil and half the chilli in a bowl. Add chicken, season and toss to coat. Place chicken in a pan over medium heat and cook, skin-side down, for 4-6 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Turn, and cook for a further 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Rest, loosely covered with foil, for 2 minutes.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice with remaining chilli and 2 tablespoons oil. Season and set dressing aside. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, tomatoes, feta and cooked quinoa. Pour over lemon dressing and toss to combine.
  • 4.
    Divide quinoa salad among plates. Slice the chicken breasts, then arrange on top of the quinoa salad and serve.
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