Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
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Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

Lean grilled chicken over fluffy quinoa with black beans and a lime-cilantro dressing. Nutrient-dense and protein-rich.

460kcalCalories
40gProtein
42gCarbs
12gFat
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
~$5.92 per serving

Ingredients

Chicken breasts2 (5 oz each)
$3.50
Quinoa1 cup dry (170g)
$1.20
Canned black beans1/2 cup, drained
$0.40
Olive oil1 tbsp
$0.20
Lime1
$0.40
Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
$0.15
Garlic powder1/2 tsp
$0.05
Salt and pepperto taste
$0.02
Estimated total$5.92

Chicken breast ~$3.99/lb. Quinoa ~$5.99/lb. Black beans ~$0.99/can.

Instructions

1

Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2

Rinse quinoa. Cook with 2 cups water according to package directions.

3

Heat olive oil in a grill pan. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until 165F.

4

Fluff quinoa. Fold in black beans, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.

5

Slice chicken and serve over the quinoa and bean mixture.

6

Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

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