chicken, quinoa and avocado bowl with yoghurt

Protein-Packed Chicken, Quinoa & Avocado Bowl

A quick, balanced post-training meal recipe that's high in protein for muscle recovery, high in carbohydrates to replenish glycogen, contains healthy fats for sustained energy and is simple and ready in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine healthy
Servings 1 person
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil cold-pressed
  • 1 medium organic chicken breast (approx 150-180g) diced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper to taste
  • 75 g uncooked quinoa
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 handful baby spinach or rocket (optional)
  • 1/2 lemon or lime juice only
  • 1 tbsp organic Greek yoghurt or organic cottage cheese optional for extra protein
  • 6 cherry tomatoes (optional) chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber (optional) chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper (optional) chopped

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water. Boil in double the amount of water for 12-15 minutes until soft.
  • While quinoa cooks, heat oil in a frying pan. Add diced chicken, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • In a bowl, layer spinach or rocket, cooked quinoa and chicken.
  • Add sliced avocado and optional chopped veg.
  • Squeeze lemon/lime juice and top with yoghurt or cottage cheese if using.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Perfect warm or slightly cooled - ideal post-training nutrition and very tasty!
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