Description
A delightful fusion of grilled chicken, quinoa, and a creamy avocado sauce that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook it according to package directions in a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high and cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Create the creamy avocado sauce: In a blender, combine avocados, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble your bowls: Start with quinoa, layer on grilled chicken, add veggies, drizzle with avocado sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Customize with seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, quinoa bowls, avocado sauce, healthy meal, family recipe