Description
A refreshing dish of grilled chicken served with quinoa and a flavorful bruschetta topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut in half)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1–1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 batch quinoa
- 1 large avocado
- Parmesan cheese (see note 1)
- 1–1/4 cups cherry tomatoes (diced very fine)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (minced)
- 2 tablespoons basil (finely diced)
- 1–1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Slice chicken in half lengthwise to make 4 thin pieces. Pound to even thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together mustard, balsamic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Set aside ⅓ cup of marinade. Pour the rest over chicken in a resealable bag, seal, and refrigerate for 30 mins to 4 hours.
- Clean and oil grill grates. Preheat to medium heat (375–450°F). Grill chicken for 4–6 mins per side, or until internal temp reaches 160°F. Brush with 2 tablespoons of reserved marinade while grilling. Save remaining marinade for serving.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, vinegar, and oil. Season to taste. Let sit for 10–15 mins at room temp to marinate, tossing occasionally.
- Cook quinoa per directions. Let rest, fluff with a fork, and slightly cool. Drain extra liquid from the bruschetta over the quinoa and toss to coat.
- Divide quinoa among 4 plates. Add chicken, brush with remaining marinade, and top with bruschetta. Add avocado and finish with grated Parmesan and extra basil, if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: Use Parmesan cheese to taste.
- Note 2: For stovetop instructions, see your preferred method for cooking chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg