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Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl – Clean, Filling, and Packed with Protein

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A clean and balanced meal bowl filled with lemon-garlic chicken, fluffy quinoa, colorful vegetables, and a zesty tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or wholesome dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper

For the Quinoa Base:

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups water or broth

Toppings:

  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 1 carrot, shredded

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained (optional)

  • ½ cup crumbled feta (optional)

Lemon Tahini Dressing:

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1–2 tbsp warm water

  • ½ garlic clove, grated

  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and cook quinoa in water or broth. Fluff and cool.

  2. Marinate chicken with oil, lemon, and spices for 15–30 minutes. Cook until golden and 165°F internally. Slice.

  3. Prep toppings: veggies, avocado, chickpeas, feta.

  4. Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.

  5. Build bowls with quinoa, greens, chicken, toppings, and dressing.

Notes

Swap in tofu or roasted veggies for a plant-based bowl. Dressing can be made ahead and stored for up to 1 week.

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