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Grilled chicken quinoa bowl with spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.

Grilled chicken quinoa bowls: 15 minutes to perfection

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These bowls combine grilled chicken and quinoa for a meal. You get protein and fiber in every serving.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. Boil water in a pot and add the quinoa.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the chicken for 6 minutes on each side.
  6. Slice the chicken into strips.
  7. Mix the quinoa with tomatoes and cucumber.
  8. Top the bowls with chicken and lemon juice.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth for flavor.
  • Add avocado for fats.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380

Keywords: grilled chicken quinoa bowls, lunch, protein bowls