Hearty Chicken & Quinoa Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 60g quinoa (dry)
• 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
• 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 30g baby spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse the quinoa and cook it according to package directions; set aside to cool slightly.
2. 2
   While quinoa is cooking, season the chicken breast with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. 4
   In a mixing bowl, toss spinach with remaining olive oil and lemon juice.
5. 5
   To assemble: Place the spinach as a base, top with cooked quinoa, sliced chicken, carrot, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
6. 6
   Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 98% DV
• Vitamin C: 34% DV
• Iron: 18% DV
• Calcium: 7% DV
• Magnesium: 22% DV
• Dietary Fiber: 7g
• Potassium: 671mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• Letting the chicken rest after cooking keeps it juicy and tender.
• Massage the spinach with the oil and lemon juice to make it silkier and boost flavor.
• Add a sprinkle of roasted seeds or nuts for crunch and extra healthy fats if you like.
• Avoid overcooking quinoa—check for a slight bite.
• Always check for chicken doneness to avoid undercooking (internal temp 75°C/165°F).