Description
This High-Protein Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl is a nutritious and filling meal, perfect for healthy weight management. Packed with protein and fiber, it will keep you satisfied and energized.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
1 cup black beans, rinsed
1 cup corn, cooked
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. 1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
2. 2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add quinoa.
3. 3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. 4. In a bowl, combine grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
5. 5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to the bowl.
6. 6. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
8. 8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices before grilling. This bowl can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg