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Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl: A Flavor-Packed Delight

This Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl is a vibrant, health-packed delight, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • grill
  • medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in this mixture; marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rested chicken cool, then slice.
  4. Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
  5. To assemble, scoop quinoa into bowls, top with sliced chicken, vegetable mix, avocado slices, and crumbled feta. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours. Feel free to use alternative grains or additional vegetables.

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