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Chicken Spinach Quinoa Bowl for Meal Prep

Chicken & Quinoa Bowl with chili-lime grilled chicken, fresh spinach, and veggies — a healthy protein-packed meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 482
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 limes juice and zest, about ⅓ cup
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked (from 1 cup dry quinoa)
  • 2 cups greens Romaine or butter lettuce
  • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup cilantro for garnish
  • optional toppings avocado, lime wedges, Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, honey, salt, and pepper until blended.
  2. Add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for 30–120 minutes.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package directions; fluff with a fork and set aside.
  4. Grill chicken over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  6. Assemble bowls with quinoa, greens, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced chicken.
  7. Garnish with optional toppings and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 37gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

For maximum flavor, let your chicken soak in the marinade for at least 1 hour, or even overnight for a zesty kick.

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