Chicken & Quinoa Dinner Bowl
This Chicken & Quinoa Dinner Bowl is a healthy and flavorful meal packed with protein and nutrients.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Bowl
- 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
- ΒΌ cup cilantro for garnish
Optional Toppings
- avocado for serving
- lime wedges for serving
- Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
- In serving bowls, layer quinoa, greens, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken.
- Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings.
Notes
You can customize the toppings based on your preference.