Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 100g skinless chicken breast
• 60g dry quinoa
• 50g baby spinach
• 40g cherry tomatoes
• 40g cucumber
• 30g carrot (shredded)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon (for juice)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. 2
   Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush chicken breast with half the olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. 3
   Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let rest for 3 minutes, then slice.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine spinach, cherry tomatoes (halved), cucumber (sliced), and shredded carrot.
5. 5
   Top the veggies with cooked quinoa and sliced grilled chicken.
6. 6
   Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and the juice of half a lemon.
7. 7
   Toss gently and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 5g
• Iron: 2mg
• Vitamin C: 21mg
• Calcium: 53mg
• Potassium: 620mg
• Vitamin A: 4150 IU
• Folate: 98mcg

💡 Cooking Tips

• Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
• Add some fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor and nutrients.
• For meal prep, keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness.
• Always check chicken is cooked all the way through (no pink in the middle).