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Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Sauce Delight!

A healthy and delicious bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, and a creamy avocado sauce, 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, Healthy
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Avocado Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce
Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • 1 cup black beans cooked and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Cook the Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa, water (or broth), and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Make the Avocado Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine avocados, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In bowls, layer quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, black beans, and feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle with avocado sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. This dish can be served warm or cold.

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