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Grilled Chicken Quinoa Corn Salad Recipe - a white porcelain salad bowl, full with nutritious summer salad, colorful, easy to make, grilled chicken and corn, combined with quinoa, fresh tomatoes and avocado.
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Chicken Quinoa Corn Salad Recipe

Chicken Quinoa Corn Salad Recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the grilled chicken thighs:

  • 10 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional) (green onion could be substituted)

For the grilled corn on the cob:

  • 2 ears grilled corn on the cob (recipe linked, recipe for 4 ears, we need 2)

For the quinoa:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa

Other:

  • 1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley for garnishing
  • 2 tbsp chopped red onion

For the dressing:

  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

For the grilled chicken thighs:

  • Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat (400-450F). 
  • Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or pour into a large zip lock bag. Add chicken, make sure it is coated in the marinade. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Place chicken on the grill and grill for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked (165F internal temperature).
    Remove from the grill and transfer to a cutting board. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Chop chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.

For the quinoa:

For the grilled corn on the cob:

  • Follow the recipe here. We need 1/2 of the recipe for the salad.
    Using a knife, cut conn off the cob and reserve kernels.

To Assemble:

  • Place quinoa in a large bowl. Add chicken, tomatoes, corn and avocado. Top with parsley and onion. Squeeze lime juice, add olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4.3mg