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Mexican Grilled Chicken Bowl
Grilled chicken, Mexican style, served over a bed of quinoa. Topped with chopped tomatoes, corn, sliced avocados, and red onions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2-3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tsp honey
- 1 Tsp ground cumin
- 1 Tsp ground coriander
- ½ Tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Cups cooked quinoa
- 2 Cups sweet corn
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes Halves
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 Small red onion sliced
- fresh cilantro to garnish
- 1 lime juiced
- lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil with honey, lime, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Add in chicken breast and mix to coat well on all sides.
- Heat a grill pan or an outside grill over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink on the inside, 10-12 minutes. Set aside on a chopping board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice it.
- In a large bowl mix quinoa, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, and fresh chopped cilantro. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix to combine.
- Divide quinoa mixture among 4 bowls, then top with sliced grilled chicken and avocado. Enjoy!
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Notes
- if you prefer shrimp over chicken go ahead and make the switch.
- you may use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.
- use rice instead of quinoa
- instead of honey, you may use agave or brown sugar
Nutrition Information
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
1219mg
(35%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
36.8mg
(41%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1219mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 36.8mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.