Mexican Chicken Quinoa Bowl
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Chicken Quinoa Bowl
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Mexican spiced chicken and veggies with a variety of fun toppings, all served over quinoa. Easy to make and ready in just about 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups sliced bell peppers
- 1 Cup thinly sliced onion
- 3 Cups cooked quinoa
- 1 Can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 Cup corn kernels
- ½ Cup salsa
- ¼ Cup light sour cream
For the chicken:
- 1 pound thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil divided use
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
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Instructions
- To prepare the chicken marinade, pour the lime juice,3 tablespoons olive oil and water in a large resealable bag. Add the honey, salt, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and chili powder to the bag.
- Seal the bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the bag of marinade, seal, and place in the fridge - marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
- In a large pan, heat the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender and slightly charred. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the peppers and onions from the pan; place them on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel then remove chicken from the marinade and add it to the pan. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Cut the chicken into cubes. Divide the quinoa evenly between four bowls. Top the quinoa with the chicken, vegetables, black beans, corn, salsa, and sour cream, then serve.
Notes
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- You can use rice in place of quinoa
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1078mg
(45%)
Potassium
1328mg
(38%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3181IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
104mg
(116%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1328mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3181IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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