The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl
A vibrant, nutritious meal combining grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, and healthy fats. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors, it’s perfect for balanced, satisfying meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Modern Health
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1.5 lbs skinless chicken breast
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 bunch mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 avocado, sliced
1 sweet potato, roasted and cubed
3 tbsp hummus
Lemon tahini dressing (2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp nutritional yeast)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken with olive oil, season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
3. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing
4. Toss mixed greens with cooled quinoa
5. Arrange cooked chicken slices, greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sweet potato, and avocado in bowls
6. Drizzle with hummus and lemon tahini dressing
7. Garnish with extra nutritional yeast if desired
Notes
Customize with any seasonal veggies
Make dressing ahead and store in fridge
Use grilled zucchini or bell peppers for added variety
Enjoy warm or at room temperature
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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