Name: High-Protein Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups cooked quinoa, warm or chilled; 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp kosher salt; Black pepper to taste

Instructions

5 steps

Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side as needed for thickness, until the thickest part reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes and slice.
Divide cooked quinoa and chickpeas among four bowls.
Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and sliced chicken.
Whisk remaining olive oil with lemon juice and a splash of water, drizzle over the bowls, and serve. Nutrition varies with portion sizes; no unverified protein grams are claimed.

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High-Protein Chicken Quinoa Bowl

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