Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 60g dry quinoa
• 50g baby spinach
• 75g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 40g cucumber, diced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse and cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. 2
   Season chicken breast on both sides with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Heat half the olive oil in a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Grill chicken breast for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl, toss spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber with lemon juice and remaining olive oil.
5. 5
   Slice the grilled chicken breast.
6. 6
   To assemble, place quinoa in your bowl, top with spinach mix, sliced chicken, and garnish with parsley if desired.
7. 7
   Serve immediately and enjoy your nourishing meal!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 5g
• Vitamin C: 39mg
• Iron: 2mg
• Calcium: 65mg
• Potassium: 590mg
• Vitamin A: 1200IU
• Magnesium: 70mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• To speed up prep, cook quinoa and grill chicken in advance.
• Let cooked chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
• Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra kick, if you like a bit of heat.
• Use a food thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).