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Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowl

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🍗 This Chicken Quinoa Bowl recipe provides a balanced meal full of lean protein and fiber-rich quinoa to keep you energized and satisfied.
🥗 Combining nutritious kale, tomatoes, and toasted almonds, it’s a wholesome, quick meal perfect for busy days.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 ½ cups quinoa

– 1 pound chicken tenders

– 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

– ½ teaspoon paprika

– ¼ teaspoon turmeric

– ¼ teaspoon coriander

– ¼ teaspoon onion powder

– ¼ teaspoon salt

– ½ teaspoon pepper

– ¼ teaspoon chili powder

– 6 cups kale chopped

– 1 pint cherry tomatoes

– ½ cup toasted slivered almonds

– Chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

1-Cook the quinoa: Place 1 ½ cups quinoa and 2 ¼ cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

2-Season the chicken: In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with paprika, turmeric, coriander, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Coat the 1 pound chicken tenders in this mixture.

3-Cook the chicken: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cool slightly, then slice into strips.

4-Cook the kale: Add the 6 cups chopped kale to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

5-Cook the tomatoes: Add the 1 pint cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until softened and slightly charred.

6-Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cooked kale, cooked tomatoes, and ½ cup toasted slivered almonds. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Notes

🍚 Enhance quinoa flavor by cooking it in chicken broth or toasting it dry before adding water.
⏲️ Speed up preparation by using pre-cooked quinoa or prepping quinoa in advance.
🥦 Substitute other vegetables based on availability for variety and freshness.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
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  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking and assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 447 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 346 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 17 g