Description
A delicious, quick, quinoa salad that features my green goddess chicken, fresh sugar snap peas, and an easy lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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For the Green Goddess Chicken
- 1 lb (pound) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped (optional, can just use cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- freshly ground black pepper
For the Quinoa Salad
- 3 cups sugar snap peas – thinly sliced (8 ounces)
- 1 persian cucumber – diced
- 3/4 cup raw quinoa
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1.5 cups water – for cooking the quinoa
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining all the salt, pepper yogurt, spices, herbs, and oil. Mix together and let sit for a few minutes while you get the quinoa started.
- In a small pot, make the quinoa according to package instructions – I add the 3/4 cup of quinoa to the pot and give this a quick toast. Then, add the 1.5 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring up to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- As the quinoa is cooking, sear the chicken. Heat a cast iron skillet or pan on medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and add an even layer of the chicken. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Feel free to use the air frier or any other cooking method if you prefer for chicken.
- As the chicken is cooking, begin to prep your vegetables. Thinly slice the snap peas and cut the cucumbers. Add the vegetables to a mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a glass jar and shake until emulsified (about 5 seconds).
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it and let it cool slightly.
- I When the chicken is finished cooking, transfer it to a cutting board and cut it into 1″ cubes. Add the quinoa, chicken, and dressing to the mixing bowl. Give everything a good toss, taste, and adjust with more salt and pepper as desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Quick and Easy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American