Asian Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Author: 
Recipe type: Dinner
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 2
 
an easy make-ahead meal that works great hot or cold!
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oil for sautéing (olive, sesame, grape seed)
  • 6 ounces green beans
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (or desired amount)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Marinade the chicken for 30 minutes if possible. Preheat an oven safe skillet on medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken breasts and a a couple tablespoons of the marinade. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flip then place skillet in oven to finish cooking, ~10-15 minutes depending on thickness. Use a thermometer to test for doneness to 165 degrees.
  2. Meanwhile, steam green beans for 5 minutes, add the carrots and snow peas, fresh garlic and 1 tablespoon ginger and steam for another 3 minutes. Vegetables should be crisp, but tender. Remove lid, drizzle with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. To assemble, place a scoop of quinoa in each bowl. Top with sliced chicken, a heaping portion of vegetables, ¼ of an avocado, 1 tablespoon of minced cilantro and 1 tablespoon chopped green onions. Serve with additional soy sauce and Sriracha.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/asian-chicken-quinoa-bowl/