Chicken Quinoa Bowl

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Quinoa 180 g · 216 kcal
• Chicken Breast 100 g · 165 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 70 g · 12 kcal
• Cucumber 70 g · 10 kcal
• Avocado 50 g · 80 kcal
• Olive Oil 10 g · 90 kcal
• Lemon Juice 5 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, typically simmering 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed; fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and herbs (e.g., oregano, thyme); pan-fry or grill until cooked through and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let it rest, then slice or dice.
3. While chicken cooks, wash and chop cherry tomatoes in half, slice cucumber, and dice avocado.
4. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble the bowl: place a bed of cooked quinoa, top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
6. Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing generously over the bowl before serving.