Description
A nutritious and delicious Chicken and Quinoa Bowl featuring protein-packed chicken, nutty quinoa, vibrant vegetables, and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups kale, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup toasted silvered almonds
- Parsley, chopped for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa by rinsing it and combining with 2 1/4 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with spices and coat the chicken tenders. Cook in a skillet with the remaining olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until done. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Add chopped kale to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Set aside.
- Sauté cherry tomatoes in the skillet for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Assemble the bowls with quinoa, sliced chicken, kale, and cherry tomatoes. Garnish with toasted almonds and parsley before serving.
Notes
For plant-based options, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Feel free to customize vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, quinoa, healthy bowl, meal prep, nutritious, quick dinner