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.
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!