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Southwest Chicken Bowls

A flavorful and nutritious bowl featuring seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty grains, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for marinade
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowl Components
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup avocado diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime for juice

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and grilled chicken.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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