Grilled Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa
Tips for Experienced Cooks
To further enhance the flavors of your dish, consider making a simple dressing using extra virgin olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, and a dash of honey. Drizzle this over the grilled chicken and vegetables before serving. Additionally, experiment with different herbs such as rosemary or basil for the chicken marinade to find your perfect flavor profile. For the quinoa, try toasting it in a pan with a little bit of olive oil before adding the broth to bring out a nutty flavor.
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chicken breasts
Step 2: Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Set the grilled chicken aside to rest.
- Marinated chicken from step 1
Step 3: Roast the Vegetables
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, until they are tender and lightly charred.
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Step 4: Cook the Quinoa
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and fully cooked. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chicken broth
- Quinoa
- Salt
- Pepper
Step 5: Serve the Dish
Serve the grilled chicken with the roasted vegetables and a generous scoop of the cooked quinoa. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
- Grilled chicken from step 2
- Roasted vegetables from step 3
- Cooked quinoa from step 4
- Fresh parsley
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 4 whole chicken breast
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 1 bell pepper bell pepper
- 1 zucchini zucchini
- 1 red onion red onion
Pantry Items
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings & Spices
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- clove salt
- clove pepper
- clove fresh parsley
