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Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl Healthy Dinner Recipe

A high-protein bowl loaded with juicy chicken, fluffy quinoa, crunchy veggies, and a bright dressing for a nourishing, filling, glow-boosting dinner.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • Chicken breast – 250 g sliced
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic – 1 tsp, minced
  • Salt – ½ tsp
  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Paprika – ½ tsp
  • Quinoa
  • Quinoa – 1 cup uncooked
  • Water – 2 cups
  • Salt – a pinch
Veggies & Toppings
  • Spinach – 1 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup halved
  • Cucumber – ½ cup chopped
  • Corn – ⅓ cup steamed
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa well.
  2. Add quinoa, water, and salt to a saucepan.
  3. Cook 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Heat oil in a pan.
  5. Add chicken, garlic, pepper, salt, and paprika.
  6. Cook 6–7 minutes until golden.
  7. Assemble bowls with spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and corn.
  8. Add quinoa.
  9. Top with chicken.
  10. Drizzle lemon juice and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

(max 5)
  • Iron: 22%
  • Vitamin B6: 18%
  • Magnesium: 20%
  • Potassium: 17%
  • Vitamin C: 12%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add avocado for creaminess.
  • Replace chicken with tofu for vegan variation.
  • A spoon of hummus makes it richer.
  • Use leftover quinoa for faster prep.