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Healthy quinoa bowl with grilled chicken, red bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and lemon-garlic dressing, styled on a wooden surface.

Quinoa Bowl with Grilled chicken

A healthy, protein-packed meal with juicy grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 3–4 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • BBQ Sauce: 3 cups of reduced-sugar BBQ sauce
  • Quinoa: 3 cups dry quinoa makes about 6 cups cooked
  • Water for quinoa: 6 cups
  • Black Beans: 3 cans 15 oz each
  • Shredded Purple Cabbage: 6 cups
  • Corn Kernels: 3 cups
  • Red Onion: 3/4 cup chopped
  • Roma Tomatoes: 6 diced
  • Jalapeño: 3 sliced
  • Avocado: 3 sliced or diced
  • Fresh Cilantro or Scallions: For topping
  • Greek Yogurt Ranch or Ranch Alternative: 3 cups

Instructions
 

  • Grill Chicken: Season and grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked (165°F). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Cook Quinoa: Boil 6 cups of water, add 3 cups of quinoa. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, fluff with a fork.
  • Prep Veggies: Dice tomatoes, chop onion, slice jalapeños, and avocado. Rinse beans, shred cabbage.
  • Assemble Bowls: Layer quinoa, chicken, veggies, black beans, corn, and avocado in bowls. Drizzle with ranch and top with cilantro.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately or store for later.

Notes

This bowl is highly customizable! Add more veggies or swap the dressing to suit your taste, making it a versatile and nutritious meal for any occasion