Description
A healthy and flavorful Chicken & Quinoa Dinner Bowl packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 limes juice and zest, about ⅓ cup
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 cups quinoa cooked (from 1 cup dry quinoa)
- 2 cups greens Romaine or butter lettuce
- 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup cilantro for garnish
- optional toppings avocado, lime wedges, Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, honey, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken until cooked through, then slice.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked quinoa, greens, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken.
- Garnish with cilantro and add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Use leftover chicken for a quick meal.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken, Quinoa, Dinner Bowl, Healthy Meal