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grilled chicken breast over quinoa with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and herbs

Clean Eating Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Zac, the creator of Eat Every Slice, smiling in a kitchen while wearing an apron, specializing in Italian-American recipes.Zac
Balanced chicken quinoa bowls with fresh vegetables and a light lemon dressing for a clean, nourishing, and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth

For the Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach

For the Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa in water or broth until tender. Fluff and set aside.
  • Season and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
  • Prepare vegetables and whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, chicken, vegetables, and dressing.

Notes

Store components separately for best texture. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days.
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