Name: High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 7 oz raw chicken breast; 0.25 cup dry quinoa; 1 cup raw spinach; 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup raw cucumber; 1 oz feta cheese; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving

550 calories

Protein: 57g; 42% of calories
Carbs: 36g; 27% of calories
Fat: 19g; 32% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Rinse the dry quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 0.5 cup water and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
While the quinoa is simmering, season the raw chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken rests, halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the raw cucumber.
In a large serving bowl, place the raw spinach and top it with the cooked quinoa, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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