Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl
A nutritious and vibrant bowl combining lean chicken, protein-rich quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper
Grains
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Vegetables & Legumes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 English cucumber diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Herbs & Seasonings
- Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and cook in water or broth for 15 minutes, then fluff.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, rinse chickpeas, and dice avocado.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
- Divide quinoa into bowls, top with chicken, vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or sprinkle with additional herbs.