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Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

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A high-protein, balanced meal-prep lunch featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables to help manage blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook in water or broth according to package instructions. Let cool.
  2. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  4. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice, then drizzle over the quinoa mixture.
  5. Divide quinoa mixture into meal-prep containers, top with sliced chicken, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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