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Fresh Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Power Bowl with Quinoa and Avocado

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A quick, easy, and healthy power bowl featuring juicy grilled lemon herb chicken, fluffy quinoa cooked in chicken broth, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound/450 g), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced just before serving
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • About 2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens
  • Feta cheese crumbles (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, extra olive oil drizzle, and freshly ground black pepper for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with fork, and keep covered.
  3. While quinoa cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, finely chop red onion if using, and rinse and pat dry greens. Slice avocado just before serving.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  5. Assemble bowls by layering fresh spinach or mixed greens, a scoop of quinoa, grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado slices. Sprinkle with feta if using. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a crack of black pepper.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavor. Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. Let chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy. Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Use chicken broth for cooking quinoa for extra flavor; vegetable broth works for vegetarian versions. Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.

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