Wild Rice with Herb Chicken

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2.In a small bowl, mix together the dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub the chicken breasts with the herb mixture.

3.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

4.Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

5.Meanwhile, rinse the wild rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

6.In another saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, peri peri sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.

7.In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.

8.Add the diced bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

9.Stir in the mixed beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

10.In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, beaten egg, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

11.Roll the chicken mixture into small meatballs.

12.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.

13.In a blender or food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

14.In a large bowl, toss together the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced red onion, pitted Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

15.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

16.Serve the wild rice, herb chicken, spicy peri peri quinoa, mix bean stew, chicken meatballs, classic hummus, and Greek salad together for a delicious protein meal.