
Healthy chicken quinoa bowl perfect for lunch
There is something so saitisfying about a fresh homemade lunch thats both healthy and easy to make. This bowl really gets the job done when i want something filling, nutritious and full of flavour.
The Recepie
Ingridients
CHICKEN
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper for taste
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups of water OR vegetable broth
- salt
The bowl
- 1 avacado (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halfed)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- One hanful of spinach or other greens
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook it in water or broth with a pinch of salt for about 12–15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Season the chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or cook in a pan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice.
- Prepare your vegetables by slicing the avocado, cucumber, and onion, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Assemble your bowl by adding quinoa as the base, topping with grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, and finishing with a drizzle of dressing.
