Peri-Peri Chicken With Quinoa And Lemon Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine peri-peri sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• STEP 3.Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions. In a separate bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
• STEP 4.Serve the grilled peri-peri chicken with the quinoa and lemon salad. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra spiciness, add more peri-peri sauce to the marinade.
• Make sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
• You can also cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan if you don't have an outdoor grill.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• The quinoa and lemon salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To serve, reheat the chicken in the oven or microwave until warmed through. Serve with the chilled quinoa and lemon salad.