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Citrus Chicken & Quinoa Salad

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 2 6-8 ounce chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 large orange zested then peeled and cut into segments
  • 1 medium avocado pitted and diced
  • 1 medium lime  zested and juiced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro  finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink inside, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl along with the quinoa, orange segments, and avocado.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon lime zest and the juice of the lime. Add the honey and whisk together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and add the cilantro. Toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 32.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2.9mg