Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad
Quinoa, red chilli and chicken breast come together in this Greek chicken — 70 minutes, 9 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 9 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Cook the quinoa following the pack instructions, then rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, mix the butter, chilli and garlic into a paste.
- Toss the chicken fillets in 2 tsp of the olive oil with some seasoning.
- Lay in a hot griddle pan and cook for 3-4 mins each side or until cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate, dot with the spicy butter and set aside to melt.
- Next, tip the tomatoes, olives, onion, feta and mint into a bowl.
- Toss in the cooked quinoa.
- Stir through the remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and season well.
- Serve with the chicken fillets on top, drizzled with any buttery chicken juices.
You'll use: Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
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Tips & common questions
How long does Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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