Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Quinoa

Servings: 4-6 people Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

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Ingredients: - 1 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces - 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onions, mushrooms) - 1/2 cup quinoa - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Salt and pepper, to taste - Optional: herbs and spices (paprika, cumin,

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Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.

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Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers.

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Grill for 8-10 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

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Serve over quinoa, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges (optional).

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