Lemon-marinated chicken with quinoa salad
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Ingredients
For the marinade:
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tsp mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped finely
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 chicken breasts
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 2/3 cups cooked quinoa (2/3 cup dry quinoa)
2 1/2 cups arigula leaves
lemon wedges to garnish
Instructions
For the marinade, mix all ingredients well, Set aside 1/4 cup, place remaining marinade and chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Stir to make sure chicken breasts are covered in marinade, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cook quinoa according to the package instructions.
Heat oven to 400F. On a baking sheet toss tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast them for 15 minutes, or until the y are softened and slightly charred.
In a large pan on a medium heat cook the marinated chicken breasts until cooked through, for 5-7 minutes on each side.
When quinoa is done, stir in the reserved marinade, roasted tomatoes and arigula. Serve with chicken breasts and garnish with lemon wedges.
Source: Family Circle