Name: Spiced chicken breast and quinoa bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp lemon juice; 4 oz cucumber, diced; 2 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving

424 calories

Protein: 46g; 43% of calories
Carbs: 35g; 33% of calories
Fat: 12g; 24% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
While the quinoa cooks, toss the chicken strips in a bowl with the cumin, paprika, half the salt, the black pepper, and half the olive oil until evenly coated.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until the chicken is opaque in the center. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the remaining salt. Add the diced cucumber and chopped parsley and toss to combine.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and place it in the bottom of a bowl. Arrange the spiced chicken strips and cucumber salad on top and serve immediately.

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