BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad

BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad is a delicious and hearty salad that combines the smoky flavors of BBQ chicken with the nuttiness of quinoa and the freshness of vegetables. It's a perfect dish for a BBQ or a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa


• 2 cups water


• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts


• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce


• 1 red bell pepper, diced


• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped


• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved


• 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen


• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped


• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled


• Salt and pepper to taste


• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil

Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed

Remove from heat and let it cool

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper

Heat olive oil in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill over medium-high heat

Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center

Baste with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking

Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken strips, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and chopped cilantro

Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad

Serve the BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad immediately or refrigerate it for a few hours before serving for a chilled option