Country Thai Chicken & Quinoa Salad
This Thai-inspired chicken quinoa salad is loaded flavor and fresh ingredients.
Recipe - St. Louis Park
Country Thai Chicken & Quinoa Salad
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup packed shredded kale leaves
1/2 cup red cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/3 cup chopped cucumber
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
3 cups mixed spring greens
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, if desired
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 pkg (18-oz) Just BARE Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Directions
- Heat grill to medium-high. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Rinse with cool water; drain well and place in a large bowl. Add the kale, tomatoes, grapes, cucumber, and mint.
- In a small bowl, mix hoisin, honey, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and vinegar until well blended. Pour half over quinoa mixture; gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Place chicken on hot grill; brush with remaining hoisin mixture. Grill 8-10 minutes, turning once and brushing again with sauce, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Arrange greens on dinner plates. Top with quinoa mixture and grilled chicken. Garnish with sunflower seeds, if desired.
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Wild Harvest Quinoa, Organic, White, 14 Ounce
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Directions
- Heat grill to medium-high. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Rinse with cool water; drain well and place in a large bowl. Add the kale, tomatoes, grapes, cucumber, and mint.
- In a small bowl, mix hoisin, honey, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and vinegar until well blended. Pour half over quinoa mixture; gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Place chicken on hot grill; brush with remaining hoisin mixture. Grill 8-10 minutes, turning once and brushing again with sauce, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Arrange greens on dinner plates. Top with quinoa mixture and grilled chicken. Garnish with sunflower seeds, if desired.