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Quinoa Chicken Bowl

Dinner
This dish has a nice kick to it from the chilli flakes, while the avocado and quinoa adds richness. This is a great recipe for batch cooking or for meal prepping meals on the go!
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Calories765kcal
Carbs83g
Protein62g
Fats21g
For Intensive Exercise
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Performance Benefits

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth. Protein is crucial for maintaining and building lean muscle mass, and it helps with post-workout muscle recovery. Quinoa provides carbohydrates, which are the body's primary energy source. They are crucial for maintaining energy levels, especially during physical activity. They help replenish glycogen stores, ensuring you have the energy needed for peak performance.
Health Benefits

Olive oil and Avocados provide heart-healthy fat that may help reduce inflammation and improve cholesterol levels. Peppers are particularly high in vitamins C and A. Vitamin C is essential for immune function, skin health, and wound healing, while vitamin A supports vision and immune system health. Carrots contain antioxidants which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease.
Expert Tips

Feel free to add some more spices if you prefer an even spicier dish!

Equipment

  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Medium bowl

Ingredients

  • 350 g Quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 Chicken Fillets
  • 1 can Kidney Beans (drained)
  • 75 g Sweetcorn
  • 1/2 Avocado
  • 10 Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 Lime (juice only)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 Carrot (grated)
  • 200 g Salsa
  • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
2 servings

Instructions

  • Dice the chicken and heat the olive oil on the pan.
  • Fry the chicken for ~5 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, quinoa, kidney beans, sweet corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, peppers and carrots.
  • Add the salsa to the quinoa mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
  • Squeeze lime juice over the quinoa bowl and season with additional chilli flakes, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 797gCalories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 62gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 2715mgPotassium: 2406mgFiber: 20.7gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 854ugVitamin C: 132mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 9.8mg
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