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Blackened Lime-Chili Chicken with Quinoa Protein Power Bowl
30 min2 servingsEasy5 / 5
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A high-protein, vibrant, and nutrient-dense bowl featuring spice-rubbed chicken breast and fluffy quinoa, finished with a zesty lime-cilantro glaze.
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Recipe Details
Prep10m
Cook20m
Total30m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: 5 / 5
Per serving: 1 bowl
731
Calories
59.3g
Protein
62.6g
Carbs
22.9g
Fat
Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.
Tags:
High ProteinHealthyQuickClean Eating
Ingredients
Main
- 2wholeChicken Breast(boneless, skinless, sliced into strips)
- 1tbspChili Powder(for spice rub)
- 2tbspOlive Oil(divided for cooking)
- to tasteSalt(kosher salt)
- to tasteBlack Pepper(freshly cracked)
Base
- 1cupQuinoa(rinsed well)
Sauce
- 1wholeLime(juiced and zested)
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- 1 In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
- 2 Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- 3 Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Cook the Protein
- 1 Season the chicken strips with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3 Add chicken strips and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4 Remove chicken from heat and toss with lime juice and zest.
Assembly
- 1 Divide the fluffed quinoa into two bowls.
- 2 Top each bowl with the blackened lime-chili chicken.
- 3 Drizzle any remaining lime juices from the skillet over the bowls and serve.
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