Description
Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a vibrant and nourishing meal that brings together tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. With zesty lemon marinade and colorful toppings, each bowl is both satisfying and healthy, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- ¼ cup olive oil (divided)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, minced garlic, and seasonings. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot over medium heat, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Assemble the Bowls: Fluff cooked quinoa and divide among bowls. Top with grilled chicken slices and your choice of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, herbs, and additional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg