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Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls
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Enjoy flavorful Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls packed with healthy ingredients! Try this easy recipe today for a nutritious meal that delights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa (any color)
  • 2 cups Water or Chicken/Vegetable Broth
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1 Cucumber, Diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
  • ½ Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted and Halved
  • ¼ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese (Optional)
  • Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, Chopped
  • Avocado, Sliced or Diced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil (for dressing)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (for dressing)
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (for dressing)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts to this marinade ensuring they are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap or seal in a zip-top bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight) to enhance flavors.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear to remove bitterness. In a pot over medium heat add quinoa along with water or broth and pinch of salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover pot and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  4. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork; divide among serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced grilled chicken followed by cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion (if using), olives, feta cheese (if using), avocado slices/dice.
  5. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper as desired. Drizzle dressing over assembled bowls before serving; garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

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