Mint and Cucumber Salad with Grains and Chicken

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Mint and Cucumber Salad with Grains and Chicken
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Health Score:
99 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 45 min.
Ready in
Calories:
331
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie331 cal.(16 %)
Protein50 g(51 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates11 g(7 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.8 g(9 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin K83.7 μg(140 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin31.3 mg(261 %)
Vitamin B₆1.2 mg(86 %)
Folate65 μg(22 %)
Pantothenic acid2.2 mg(37 %)
Biotin5.6 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C44 mg(46 %)
Potassium969 mg(24 %)
Calcium81 mg(8 %)
Magnesium98 mg(33 %)
Iron3.5 mg(23 %)
Iodine6 μg(3 %)
Zinc2.6 mg(33 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.5 g
Uric acid389 mg
Cholesterol124 mg
Complete sugar4 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 tsp ground Cumin
1 tsp paprika
3 Tbsps chopped parsley
3 Tbsps chopped cilantro
1 preserved lemon (finely chopped)
2 Tbsps lemon juice
2 Tbsps olive oil
4 skinless, boneless Chicken breasts
For the quinoa parsley salad
0.333 cup Quinoa (rinsed)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt
freshly ground peppers
0.333 cup parsley
1 small Cucumber (thinly sliced)
5 Radish (sliced)
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How healthy are the main ingredients?
Quinoaolive oilparsleyparsleygarlic cloveolive oil

Preparation steps

1.
Whisk together all the ingredients, except the chicken, or blend to a paste in a food processor.
2.
Put into a bowl and add the chicken. Coat the chicken on both sides in the mixture. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour.
3.
Heat the grill.
4.
Cook the chicken under the grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through, with no pink juices remaining when pierced with a knife.
5.
Place the quinoa and 1cup cold water in a pan over a high heat. Cover and bring to aboil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-2 minutes until the water is absorbed. Drain well and put into a large bowl.
6.
Whisk together the lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining ing redients to the quinoa and toss to combine.
7.
Serve the chicken warm or cold with quinoa parsley salad.

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