Category: Healthy | Diet-Friendly | Gluten-Free
Serving Size: 1
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
✅ Nutritional Benefits:
- High in protein (great for muscle repair and satiety)
- Rich in fiber & healthy fats
- Low GI carbs for sustained energy
- Perfect for weight loss or clean eating
🛒 Ingredients
🐔 Protein (Grilled Chicken)
- 100g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for marinating
🍚 Carb & Fiber Base
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (or ¼ cup dry, cooked)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or mixed greens
- 5–6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cucumber, diced
- ¼ avocado, sliced or cubed
🍋 Dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup (optional for light sweetness)
- Pinch of salt & cracked black pepper
🍳 Cooking Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
- In a small bowl, coat chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- (Optional) Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar for a quick marinade.
- Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through.
- Remove and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
2. Cook the Quinoa
- Rinse ¼ cup of dry quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- Combine quinoa with ½ cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
- Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until fluffy. Let cool slightly.
3. Prepare the Veggies
- Wash and dry your greens.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Dice the cucumber and slice the avocado.
4. Mix the Dressing
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, sweetener, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble the Bowl
- In a deep bowl, layer quinoa and greens as the base.
- Add the grilled chicken slices on one side.
- Arrange tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado neatly.
- Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette dressing.
🍽️ Optional Toppings
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
- A sprinkle of chili flakes if you like a kick
📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 6g