What she’d tell you
Chicken and quinoa with tomato, cucumber and lemon. A bowl with a little crunch alongside the warm ingredients.
What you need
Written for 1. Change that in the app and the amounts follow.
Tick things off as you get them ready.
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How it goes
Rinse quinoa and simmer in 1 cup water with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Grill or pan-sear 4-5 min per side.
Rest the chicken 3 minutes, then slice.
Assemble: quinoa first, then chicken, then tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon.
If you haven’t got it
Quinoa
couscous or bulgur, both quicker
Chicken Breast
thighs, which stay juicier and cost less
Keeping it
Three days in the fridge, and it is a good lunch cold. Keep the dressing separate if you can.
Cold is better here. If you want it warm, the microwave for a minute: the cucumber will not thank you.
