Finding the balance between healthy, delicious, and filling is not always easy. Often when we try to prioritize our health, we tend to think that food that is good for us is bland and always leaves us feeling hungry. In the world we live in, cooking healthy meals can be a daunting task. It can be expensive and time-consuming, which are resources that not many have to spare, so choosing the less healthy but more filling meal alternatives is the route that many people go. But it doesn’t have to be this way! If you know where to look, finding recipes that are healthy, taste amazing, won’t break the bank, and that save time doesn’t have to be a chore! We wanted to help you find these recipes because everyone deserves healthy food without consequences and, like we’ve said before, ‘we make eating easier.’
We found an appetizing recipe for perfectly grilled chicken on a bed of arugula and quinoa, seasoned with an aromatic blend of spices and coupled with vinegary hints of flavor from Greek olives and tomatoes. This Chicken and Quinoa recipe not only tastes wonderful but also has a lot of health benefits! The quinoa brings healthy fiber into a medley of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in the other ingredients. Eating this will not only make you feel better physically but also knowing that the food you’re eating is benefiting your health will help you feel better mentally, too! Here’s what you’ll need:
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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 green onions
- 2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cup arugula
- 2/3 cup pitted green olives, quartered
- 12 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions
- To prepare chicken to be grilled, season with herbes de Provence and ¼ teaspoon of both salt and pepper. On medium-high heat, grill chicken for about 3 minutes per side, making sure it cooks all the way through.
- Begin preparing quinoa according to package instructions.
- To prepare the vinaigrette, place Champagne vinegar, olive oil, green onions, Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon salt into blender and puree.
- Take half of the vinaigrette and combine with cooked quinoa, adding the arugula, tomatoes, and olives. Serve with chicken and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
Original Recipe by Good Housekeeping.
This Grilled Chicken and Quinoa recipe will satisfy your tastebuds without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle, but that’s not all!
This quick and easy recipe could be even easier by taking advantage of some of Mealfit’s convenient Meals by the Pound options. We offer a variety of food items available and prepared in bulk to make your meal prepping and cooking routines fit your schedule on your terms. Cut down on the prep and cook time so you can dedicate that time and energy back into yourself!
Grilled Chicken By the Pound
“Marinated with our special in house marinade the seasoned and Grilled slowly to keep all the moisture inside the meat. Best Chicken breast you will ever eat.”
Quinoa By the Pound
“Seasoned perfectly much like our famous rice with our Mealfit Seasoning.”
Just because it may be difficult to find the right meal options that are good for you, taste great, and don’t take up too much time or money, doesn’t mean it's impossible! Mealfit wants to make your life easier, especially when it comes to food. Check out our other Meals By the Pound and Individual Meals options for more variety! If you’d like to see more options like this Grilled Chicken and Quinoa recipe, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media, as well as checking out some other recipes we loved so much we couldn’t keep it to ourselves, available on our blog!
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