Grilled Chicken & Avocado Grain Bowl

Lemon-seasoned chicken over fluffy quinoa with avocado and colorful vegetables.

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The Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 avocado
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 cups mixed greens
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
Salt and pepper

Instructions

0 of 4 steps complete

1Simmer quinoa in 1 cup water for 15 minutes, then rest covered for 5 minutes.
2Season chicken with half the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3Grill chicken over medium heat until the center reaches 165°F, then slice.
4Arrange quinoa, greens, tomatoes and avocado in bowls. Add chicken and drizzle with remaining oil and lemon.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated totals for the entire recipe · 2 servings

Calories: 976 kcal
Protein: 84.6 g
Carbs: 31.6 g
Fat: 59.4 g
Fiber: 13.9 g

Approximate ingredient-based values, not verified nutritional analysis. Brands, substitutions and cooking methods affect results. Per-serving nutrition stays the same when portions scale proportionally.

Partial estimate · excludes 3 unmeasured or unmatched ingredients

1/2 cup dry quinoa
2 cups mixed greens
Salt and pepper

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