High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz (225g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup (185g) cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup (150g) steamed broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup (90g) cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (10g) chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub the chicken breast with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. While the chicken is baking, cook the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked.
  5. Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes.
  7. Top the bowl with sliced chicken breast.
  8. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make a simple sauce.
  9. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your muscle-building meal!

Tip

For extra flavor and nutrients, add sliced avocado or a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds on top.

Time

40 Minutes

Servings

2 Portions

Per Serving

432 kcal
Nutrition per Serving
Protein: 39.4g
Fat: 13.4g
Carbs: 42.1g
Fiber: 9.2g
Sodium: 1289.2mg
IngredientAmountCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
chicken breast225g241.150.6g4.3g0g
quinoa, cooked185g2228.1g3.6g39.4g
broccoli florets, raw150g514.2g0.6g10g
chickpeas, cooked90g147.68g2.3g24.7g
tomatoes, raw75g13.50.7g0.2g2.9g
Greek yogurt, plain60g43.86g1.2g2.4g
olive oil14g123.80g14g0g
paprika3g8.50.4g0.4g1.6g
garlic powder2g6.60.3g0g1.5g
salt, table6g00g0g0g
lemon juice, fresh15g3.30.1g0g1g
parsley, fresh10g3.60.3g0.1g0.6g
Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are estimates.

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