Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 60g dry quinoa
• 40g baby spinach
• 40g cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 30g cucumber (sliced)
• 1/4 avocado (sliced)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions. Fluff and let cool slightly.
2. 2
   Season chicken breast with garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Grill on a preheated grill or grill pan for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
4. 4
   Arrange spinach in a serving bowl. Top with cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
5. 5
   Drizzle with the lemon-herb vinaigrette. Toss gently and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 6g
• Vitamin A: 30% DV
• Vitamin C: 36% DV
• Calcium: 7% DV
• Iron: 18% DV
• Potassium: 695mg
• Magnesium: 26% DV

💡 Cooking Tips

• Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps retain its juices for a moist result.
• Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness before cooking.
• To save time, prep the veggies and vinaigrette while the quinoa and chicken cook.