Description
A wholesome and delicious dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served over nutty quinoa, drizzled with a creamy avocado sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or herbs of choice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Water or broth for cooking quinoa
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, and fresh herbs in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water, cook according to package instructions with a 2:1 liquid-to-quinoa ratio, approx. 15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest and slice.
- Prepare the creamy avocado sauce: Blend avocados, lime juice, garlic, salt, and herbs in a blender with a splash of water until creamy.
- Assemble bowls: Start with quinoa in a bowl, top with grilled chicken slices, and drizzle generously with avocado sauce. Add desired toppings.
Notes
For added flavor, consider serving with grilled vegetables or a green salad. Lemon can replace lime if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, quinoa bowls, avocado sauce, healthy recipes, family meals