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Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Sauce Delight

A nutritious and flavorful bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, and a creamy avocado sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Avocado Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin the sauce
Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Grill Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make Avocado Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine avocados, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and cilantro.
  2. Drizzle with avocado sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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