Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
This Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl recipe is a healthy and nutritious option for people looking to lose weight. Made with quinoa, chicken breast, and a variety of colorful vegetables, it's a low-calorie and high-protein dish that's also gluten-free. This recipe uses less oil, making it even healthier. This quinoa bowl is ideal for lunch or dinner.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
220 kcal
Protein
16 g
Carbs
23 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Quinoa
0.5 cup (100g)
Red Bell Pepper
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Green Bell pepper
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Red Onion
0.5 cup, chopped (100g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Garlic Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Zucchini
0.5 cup, chopped (100g)
Common Salt
0.5 tsp (3g)
Black Pepper
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Paprika powder
1 tsp (2g)
Chicken, poultry, breast, skinless
200 gms (200g)
Instructions
Preparation
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and soak in water for 30 minutes.
In a pot, add the soaked quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and tender.
Cooking Steps
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
Add chopped red and green bell peppers, chopped zucchini, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well.
Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until it's cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and slice it into small pieces.
Serve the cooked quinoa in a bowl and top it with the cooked vegetables and sliced chicken breast.
Community Reviews & Results
Manish Saran Pandey
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this version of Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl is so much better than restaurant style. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Kavya Rani Bhatia
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl turned out absolute perfection! The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Anita Mahajan
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl was. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Shreya Kumari Rathore
"Tried making this last night, and preparing this Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl was completely hassle-free. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."