Quinoa cranberry chicken salad made with chunks of tender chicken breast and quinoa tossed together in citrus dressing.
Total Time
45min
4.0
6 Ratings
Author: Jenessa's Dinners
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
3
Chicken Breasts
•
4
cloves
Garlic
, chopped
•
3/4
cup
Quinoa
•
1/2
cup
Scallions
, chopped
•
3/4
cup
Dried Cranberries
•
3/4
cup
Slivered Almonds
•
2
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
3
Tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
•
3
Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
•
1
Tbsp
Honey
•
2
Lemons
, freshly squeezed
•
1
tsp
Dried Sage
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
1 1/2
cups
Water
Cooking Instructions
1.
Rub the Chicken Breasts (3) with the Garlic (4 cloves), Dried Sage (1 tsp) and Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
2.
Place in a bowl or baking dish with juice from Lemons (2) and Red Wine Vinegar (3 Tbsp). Cover and refrigerate for at least a half-hour.
3.
Place the Quinoa (3/4 cup) and Water (1 1/2 cups) in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. After 15 minutes, the quinoa should absorb all the water and be al dente. Place in a bowl to cool.
4.
When the chicken is ready, grill it until completely cooked through. About 6 minutes each, turning every few minutes for even cooking.
5.
Whisk the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Balsamic Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Honey (1 Tbsp), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) in a bowl. Stir in the Scallions (1/2 cup) to coat them and add flavor.
6.
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, chop it into 1-inch cubes.
7.
Toss the chicken with quinoa. Dried Cranberries (3/4 cup), Slivered Almonds (3/4 cup), scallion and dressing. Add Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
8.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
342
FAT
13.2 g
PROTEIN
22.8 g
CARBS
35.8 g
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