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Quinoa Cranberry Chicken Bowl

A weeknight bowl with the perfect mix of sweet, tart, and tangy notes. Plus, it checks the box for fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats and lots of protein.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cranberries dried
  • 1 cup red delicious apple diced
  • 1 cup Celery Fresh
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Each

Red Quinoa

  • 4 1/2 oz red quinoa dry
  • 1 1/4 cup water

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 1/4 ea Shallots Fresh Peeled, Chopped
  • 3/4 tsp Crushed Garlic Cloves
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp Lemon Zest grated
  • 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Grilled Chicken

  • 16 oz Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast Raw
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 tsp Canola Oil

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Instructions

  • Dice Apples, celery, and shave brussels sprouts.
  • Chop green onions.
  • Prepare all sub recipes.

Cooked Quinoa

  • Rinse Quinoa under water until water runs clear.
  • Bring water to a boil and stir in Red Quinoa.
  • Simmer 12-15 minutes.

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • In a blender, place all ingredients except the olive oil and lemon peel.
  • Process until smooth and drizzle in olive oil to emulsify.
  • Add grated lemon peel at the end.

Grilled Chicken

  • Pre-heat the grill.
  • Brush the chicken breast with oil and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Grill chicken on each side until an internal temperature of 165F is reached and chicken is cooked through.

Assembly

  • To prepare each dish place 1/2 cup quinoa, top with 1/4 cup apples, 1/2 cup brussels, and 1/4 cup celery.
  • Garnish with 1 Tbsp cranberries, 1 Tbsp. green onions.
  • Drizzle with 2 Tbsp dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 6g
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