Description
A healthy and delicious quinoa chicken bowl with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook it with the water according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the fresh ingredients by chopping the romaine, slicing the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, shredding the carrots if needed, and slicing the avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, honey, and enough water to create a smooth, drizzleable dressing.
- Divide the cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, avocado, edamame, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle the dressing over each bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.
- This recipe can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg