Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Olives, cucumber, roasted red peppers and spices come together magically in this healthy chicken quinoa bowl recipe. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
Servings
12 oz. chicken, 2 cups quinoa & 1 cup sauce
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
- 17-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed
- 1/4cup slivered almonds
- 4tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1small clove garlic, crushed
- 1teaspoon paprika
- 1/2teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4cup finely chopped red onion
- 1cup diced cucumber
- 1/4cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165°F, 14 to 18 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and slice or shred.
- Meanwhile, place peppers, almonds, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) in a mini food processor. Puree until fairly smooth.
- Combine quinoa, olives, red onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl.
- To serve, divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls and top with equal amounts of cucumber, the chicken and the red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with feta and parsley.
Tips
To make ahead: Prepare chicken (Step 2), red pepper sauce (Step 3) and quinoa (Step 4); refrigerate in separate containers. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 12 oz. chicken, 2 cups quinoa & 1 cup sauce)
Calories | 518.69kcal |
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Carbohydrate Total | 31.21g |
Total Sugars | 2.55g |
Added Sugars | 0g |
Fiber | 4.16g |
Total Fat | 26.9g |
Saturated Fat | 4.5g |
Mono Saturated Fat | 27.74g |
Cholesterol | 0.4mg |
Sodium | 683.53mg |
Protein | 34.11g |
Potassium | 685.67mg |
Calcium | 113.13mg |
Chromium | 0.03mcg |
Folate | 62.46mcg |
Iron | 2.78mg |
Magnesium | 118.73mg |
Omega-6 | 3g |
Trans Fatty Acid | 0.01g |
Vitamin A | 1157.97IU |
Vitamin D | 2.63IU |
Vitamin B12 | 0.18mcg |
Vitamin C | 6.58mg |
Vitamin E | 7mg |
Zinc | 2.4mg |
Phosphorus | 461.45mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.78mg |
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