Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Dressing

Serving Size: 10

Nutrient packed bowl that is light on the stomach but super delicious. Great for lunches or a light dinner.

Recipe by: Jen Stone

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook10

Hands-Off Cook5

Passive0

Total Time25

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Blender, Can Opener, Colander, Cutting board, Food Processor, Food Scale, Food storage containers, Grill, Immersion Blender, Measuring cups and spoons, Meat Thermometer, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Saucepan, Sharp Knives, Tongs, Top Stove

Ingredients

2 cup quinoa
2 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 bunch lacinato kale Dino kale
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dry oregano
3 mango large
30 ounce canned black beans
3 avocado large
2 lime
3 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped

Dressing

2 avocado medium
1 ½ cup warm water
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime juiced
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon maple syrup or raw honey
2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Sprinkle chicken with chili powder, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing quinoa
Cook quinoa according to package instructions
Grill chicken until 165 or preheat a large non-stick skillet on medium–high heat and swirl oil to coat. Add chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Set aside. Once the chicken is ready, set aside for 5 mins to cool before slicing while making the dressing.
Slice avocados right before serving. Will turn brown if left out
Dice mangos, wedge limes, drain black beans, thinly slice jalapeños, chop cilantro

Dressing

Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth

Reheating Instructions

Can be served hot or cold. To reheat chicken, sauté in a skillet 2-3 minutes to take chill off. All other times to stay refrigerated.

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