Mexican Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Mexican spiced chicken and veggies with a variety of fun toppings, all served over quinoa. Easy to make and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sliced bell peppers
- 1 Cup Thinly sliced onion
- 3 Cups Cooked Quinoa
- 1 Can Black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 Cup Corn kernels
- ½ Cup Salsa
- ¼ Cup Light sour cream
For the chicken:
- 1 pound thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil divided use
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
- To prepare the chicken marinade, pour the lime juice,3 tablespoons olive oil and water in a large resealable bag. Add the honey, salt, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and chili powder to the bag.
- Seal the bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the bag of marinade, seal, and place in the fridge - marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
- In a large pan, heat the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender and slightly charred. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the peppers and onions from the pan; place them on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel then remove chicken from the marinade and add it to the pan. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Cut the chicken into cubes. Divide the quinoa evenly between four bowls. Top the quinoa with the chicken, vegetables, black beans, corn, salsa, and sour cream, then serve.
Notes
- You can use rice in place of quinoa
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 1328mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3181IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg