Description
A zesty and flavorful chicken bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables, topped with feta cheese and lime juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this spice blend, ensuring an even coverage.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the seasoned chicken and allow it to marinate for about 15 minutes while the grill heats up.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once done, take the chicken off the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In the meantime, prepare the quinoa bowl. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, diced bell peppers, avocado, parsley, and lime juice. Gently toss everything together to mix well.
- Serve the sliced grilled chicken on top of the quinoa mixture, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and add a spoonful of Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the quinoa bowl.
- For a lighter option, swap quinoa for a bed of mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg