Zesty Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl

Name of the Meal: Zesty Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl

Ingredient List:

• 500 grams of chicken breast
• 1 cup of raw quinoa
• 2 cups of fresh baby spinach
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium-sized red onion, diced
• For seasoning: 2 tbsp. of olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), zest and juice of 1 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste

Cooking instructions:

1. Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic, and lemon zest. Marinate it for 30 minutes.
2. While the chicken is marinating, rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
3. Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on the packet, usually 2 cups of water to every cup of quinoa.
4. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and set it aside.
5. Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until it’s fully cooked.
6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, and then cut it into thin slices.
7. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Add the diced red onion, and bell peppers. Sauté them until they are slightly soft but still have a crunch.
8. In four bowls, evenly divide the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and sliced chicken. Dress the bowls with lemon juice and a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 400 kcal
Protein: 40g
Fat: 11g
Carbs: 30g

Plating:

Place a generous mound of fluffy quinoa at the base of each bowl. To its left, arrange the bright yellow and red diced peppers, contrasting with the red onions. On the quinoa’s right, fan out the succulent slices of chicken breast, showcasing its grill marks. At the top edge of the bowl, make a lush border with fresh baby spinach leaves. Sprinkle the vibrant bowl with a splash of lemon juice, just before it heads out from the kitchen, to enhance its color and zest. From above, this power bowl should look like a colorful palette of health and high protein deliciousness.