A grilled chicken and vegetable quinoa bowl is a filling, balanced dinner that comes together in 25 minutes. Cook the quinoa, grill the chicken and vegetables, then assemble everything in bowls with a simple lemon dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 small chicken breasts (about 350 g)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh herbs, to serve (optional)
Steps
- Cook the quinoa in the water according to the packet, then fluff with a fork.
- Season the chicken with paprika, salt and pepper, and brush the vegetables with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through, and grill the vegetables until tender.
- Slice the chicken, divide the quinoa between two bowls, top with chicken and vegetables, and finish with lemon juice and herbs.
Tips
Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 2. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing so it stays juicy. Swap in any vegetables you have on hand, and keep the dressing light.
Grilled Chicken & Veggie Quinoa Bowl
A filling, balanced dinner with grilled chicken, vegetables and fluffy quinoa, ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the quinoa in the water according to the packet, then fluff with a fork.
- Season the chicken with paprika, salt and pepper, and brush the vegetables with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through, and grill the vegetables until tender.
- Slice the chicken, divide the quinoa between two bowls, top with chicken and vegetables, and finish with lemon juice and herbs.
