High-protein lemon chicken salad

High-protein lemon chicken salad with cooked quinoa. A satisfying lunch salad with plenty of protein and fresh cucumber.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Calories: 450 kcal per serving
• Protein: 40 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Carbs: 32 g

Ingredients

• 300g chicken breast
• 100g quinoa
• ½ cucumber
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · saucepan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Cook the quinoa in lightly salted water according to the packet instructions and leave it to cool.
2. Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and sear them all over in a hot frying pan.
3. Wash the cucumber thoroughly and cut it into small dice.
4. Squeeze the lemon and stir the juice with the olive oil in a bowl.
5. Fold the cooled quinoa, the warm meat and the diced cucumber into the dressing and serve the salad.

Good to know

A cold quinoa salad is ideal for taking to work. The fried chicken makes it a satisfying lunch.

Swaps

Quinoa → couscous (if you don't like quinoa, you can use softer couscous instead, but it isn't gluten-free).

Cooking tips

Always rinse the raw quinoa in a fine sieve under hot water before cooking to remove the bitter saponins on the outside.

Storage

Stored airtight, the salad keeps really well in the fridge for up to two days and the flavours develop nicely.

Allergens

Completely gluten-free and lactose-free. Contains none of the major allergens.

Frequently asked questions

How long does lemon chicken salad keep in the fridge?

Stored airtight, the salad keeps really well in the fridge for up to two days and the flavours develop nicely.

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