Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 cup quinoa; 1 large carrots, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 large apple, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon; Salt and pepper to taste

This recipe was created by a mother for her daughter who was suffering from histamine intolerance. Determined to make sure her daughter could still enjoy a variety of flavors despite her dietary restrictions, she experimented with different combinations of low-histamine ingredients. The result was this Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad; a meal that has become a staple in their family due to its flavorsome and low-histamine profile.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings1 Person

Why suitable for low histanmine diet

Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad is excellent for a low histamine diet because none of the ingredients have high histamine levels. Moreover, quinoa, chicken, apple, carrot, cucumber, and extra virgin olive oil have all been identified as low histamine foods. Making sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice - not the bottled kind often containing preservatives - helps maintain a low histamine profile in the homemade dressing.

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts

1 cup quinoa

1 large carrots, diced

1 cucumber, diced

1 large apple, peeled and diced

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

0Heat the grill on medium-high heat and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
1Place the chicken on the grill and cook until golden and cooked through, around 6-8 minutes on each side. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
2While the chicken is cooking, rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. Place it in a saucepan with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, approximately 15 minutes.
3Combine the cooked quinoa, diced carrot, cucumber and apple in a large bowl.
4In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Pour this dressing over the quinoa salad and mix well.
5Serve the sliced grilled chicken on top of the quinoa salad.

Tipps

Use Fresh Chicken

For best results, use fresh chicken, as aged or preserved meats can contain higher levels of histamine.

Customize Your Salad

Feel free to add more low histamine vegetables or fruits to your salad, according to your personal preference and tolerance.

Cook Quinoa Properly

Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove its natural coating, which can make it taste bitter or soapy.

Let the Chicken Rest

Letting the grilled chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Nutrition Facts

Calories450
Protein30g
Carbs30g
Fat20g
Fiber5g

Remember that everyone's tolerance to histamine can be different, so it's important to pay attention to your body and adjust your diet accordingly. Always discuss dietary changes with a healthcare professional.

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