Description
A nutritious and colorful bowl filled with fresh vegetables, lean chicken, and wholesome grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mix over cooked quinoa.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice.
- Add your favorite vegetables for more variety.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Spring Chicken Bowl