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Mexican Chicken Bowl

Recipe time
37 Minutes

Ingredients

For the quinoa: 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 cup (170g) dried quinoa
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth 
  • 1x 14 oz. (400g) can black beans, drained 
  • 1 cup (180g) frozen corn kernels, defrosted 
  • 1 tsp chili powder 
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. salt 
  • 1 lime, juiced  

For the chicken: 

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil 
  • 1 onion, sliced 
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced 
  • 2 cups (270g) shredded chicken 
  • 1x 14 oz. (400g) can chopped tomatoes 
  • 1 tsp. chilli powder 
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder 
  • ½ tsp. onion powder 
  • 1 tsp. chipotle paste 
  • salt & pepper 
  • 1 broccoli head, cut to florets 
  • 1 lime, wedges, to serve 
  • 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped, to serve 
Prep Time:
10
Minutes

Directions

Cook Time:
27
Minutes

For the quinoa: 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.  
  2. Stir in the quinoa, vegetable broth, beans and corn and season with the spices, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the quinoa is cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. At the end add the lime juice and mix well. Set aside until ready to plate. 

For the chicken: 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until tender, around 3-4 minutes. Add in the shredded chicken, chopped tomatoes, spices and chipotle paste. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Continue cooking until heated through. 
  2. Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, then turn to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until tender. 
  3. To serve, divide the quinoa and chicken equally between 4 bowls. Serve with the cooked broccoli and lime wedges and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.  
  1. VEGAN
    V
  2. VEGAN
    V
  3. VEGATARIAN
    VT
  4. VEGATARIAN
    VT
  5. HIGH PROTEIN
    HP
  6. HIGH PROTEIN
    HP
  7. GLUTEN FREE
    GF
  8. GLUTEN FREE
    GF
  9. LOW CARB
    LC
  10. LOW CARB
    LC
  11. CONTAIN NUTS
    N
  12. CONTAIN NUTS
    N
  13. DAIRY FREE
    DF
  14. DAIRY FREE
    DF
  15. MEAL PREP
    MP
  16. MEAL PREP
    MP

Nutritional Information

Per Serving
  1. Macro Nutrients

  2. Protein
    39
    g
  3. Fats
    13
    g
  4. Carbs
    69
    g
  5. Calories
    530

Micro Nutrients

Magnesium
.21
Potassium
.75
Sodium
1.3g
Total servings
4
Servings