Quinoa Chicken Bowl is a healthy bowl packed with protein and fresh vegetables. This easy meal-prep bowl is ready in less than 20 minutes, making it perfect for lunch and dinner.
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Chicken quinoa protein-rich bowl
If you want high-protein or meal-prep bowls for lunch or dinner, this recipe is perfect. It's nutritious and highly customizable—simply add your favorite veggies, sauce, or toppings.
I really don’t follow a standard recipe when making these protein-rich bowls for lunch or dinner. Below are just ideas and alternatives you can use while making the chicken quinoa bowl. In other words, a build-on recipe for tangdi kebab and mexican cilantro lime quinoa.
Ingredients
Quinoa: Use plain, cilantro-lime, or vegetable quinoa. 3 cups cooked.
I used tandoori grilled chicken, but oven-baked thighs or breasts work as well.
Vegetables: 1 cucumber (sliced), 1 carrot (sliced), 1 onion (sliced and soaked in vinegar), or Greek salad.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
- Cook cilantro-lime quinoa until fluffy as directed.
- Use tandoori grilled chicken, or substitute with oven-baked thighs or breasts.
- Combine carrots, cucumber, and onions. Optional: drizzle with lemon juice.
- In a serving bowl, add quinoa, grilled chicken, and mixed vegetables. Garnish it with cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy.
Tips for meal prep
- You can store quinoa and chicken separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- Before serving, warm the chicken and quinoa. Add fresh vegetables.
- You can top with pepper powder or red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
- You can add veggies like avocado, roasted mushrooms or broccoli, roasted sweet potatoes, and crispy tofu.
Recipe FAQs
Is quinoa healthier than rice?
Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber than rice, making it a healthier option for a balanced meal.
Can I make this bowl vegetarian?
Yes, you can use chickpeas, tofu, or paneer instead of chicken. Check out our quinoa tofu super bowl, paneer tikka, or quinoa chickpea salad that you can use.
Can quinoa bowls be eaten cold?
Quinoa bowls taste great both warm and cold, making them a perfect choice for lunchboxes, potlucks, and picnics.
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Recipe card
Quinoa Chicken Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups Quinoa cooked
- 6 Chicken thighs grilled and shredded
- 1 Carrot sliced
- 1 Cucumber sliced
- 1 Onion sliced and soaked in vinegar
- Cilantro for garnish.
Instructions
- Cook cilantro-lime quinoa until fluffy as directed.3 cups Quinoa
- Use tandoori grilled chicken, or substitute with oven-baked thighs or breasts.6 Chicken thighs
- Combine carrots, cucumber, and onions. Optional: drizzle with lemon juice.1 Carrot, 1 Cucumber, 1 Onion
- In a serving bowl, add quinoa, grilled and shredded chicken, and mixed vegetables. Garnish it with cilantro.Cilantro
- Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- You can store quinoa and chicken separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- Before serving, warm the chicken and quinoa. Add fresh vegetables.
- You can top with pepper powder or red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
- You can add veggies like avocado, roasted mushrooms or broccoli, roasted sweet potatoes, and crispy tofu.
Nutrition
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Jet says
This was such a fresh and filling meal! I loved how the flavors came together for a quick, healthy lunch that actually kept me full.