
Chicken · 30 min
Citrus Marinated Chicken over Quinoa Salad with Berries & Oranges
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 673 kcal / serving
A light, bright bowl where tender citrus-marinated chicken sits atop a quinoa salad with berries and citrus, offering crisp veg and a tangy dressing. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 (6 oz) pkgblueberries
- 1 stickcelery
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 1lemon
- ½lime
- 1orange
- ½ cupquinoa
- ½ (16 oz) pkgstrawberries
- lemons
- oranges
- limes
From the pantry: black pepper, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, honey, oregano, dried, salt, soy sauce
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · small saucepan · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 1 (6 oz) pkgblueberries
- 1 stickcelery
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 1lemon
- ½lime
- 1orange
- ½ (16 oz) pkgstrawberries
- lemons
- oranges
- limes
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Pantry & dry goods
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cupquinoa
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| blueberries | 1 (6 oz) pkg | 2 (6 oz) pkgs | 2 (6 oz) pkgs |
| celery | 1 stick | 2 sticks | 3 sticks |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 8 fl oz | 16 fl oz | 24 fl oz |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| green onions (scallions) | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| Italian (flat-leaf) parsley | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| lemon | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| lime | ½ | 1 | |
| orange | 1 | ||
| quinoa | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| strawberries | ½ (16 oz) pkg | 1 (16 oz) pkg | 2 (16 oz) pkg |
| oranges | 2 | 3 | |
| limes | 1 ½ |
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Directions
- Simmer the quinoa in the broth until tender, then cover and let it rest off heat for 5 minutes.
- Wash and dry all produce, then cut and slice as described: mince garlic, trim celery and green onions, and separate parsley leaves.
- In a medium bowl, zest the orange and juice the lime; add the garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and the cumin, oregano, salt, and whisk to form the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into thin cutlets and toss them in the marinade until evenly coated, then set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk lemon juice with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Chop the celery and green onions; add to the dressing bowl. Slice the strawberries and halve the blueberries; add to the mixing container.
- Remove the orange peel, halve the zested orange lengthwise, then slice into thin crescents and add to the salad.
- Remove parsley leaves from the stems, mince the leaves, and fold into the salad.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, then cook the chicken in the marinade until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Spread the cooked quinoa on a baking sheet to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to the salad bowl and toss with the fruit and vegetables.
- Slice the chicken thinly and lay over the quinoa salad to serve.
Two tips
- Marinate the chicken ahead in the fridge for up to 2 hours to deepen the citrus flavor.
- Leftovers taste best when kept in a covered container; mix in a little extra lemon or lime juice before serving the next day.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 673 kcal
- Protein
- 51 g
- Carbs
- 71 g
- Fat
- 23 g
- Fiber
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 149 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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