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Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls

A healthy and delicious bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for cooking quinoa
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Cook the Quinoa
  1. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and spinach.
  2. Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the quinoa mixture.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and add toppings like avocado or feta cheese.

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