High Protein Chipotle Bowl
Fuel your day with this flavorful and nutrient-packed *High Protein Chipotle Bowl*! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, chipotle-marinated chicken breasts, fluffy quinoa, and hearty black beans for a protein boost that satisfies. A layer of fresh toppings like juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and zesty lime juice adds brightness, while aromatic spices like cumin and garlic powder bring depth to every bite. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, wholesome dinner, this bowl is not only loaded with vitamins and minerals but also gluten-free and customizable to your taste. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a delicious way to fuel your body while keeping your taste buds thrilled! Keywords: high-protein meal, chipotle chicken, quinoa bowl, gluten-free dinner, healthy meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by cooking the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
While the quinoa is cooking, marinate the chicken. In a bowl, mix the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the mixture, making sure they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
In the same skillet, add the diced red onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until they become translucent. Add the black beans and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
To assemble the bowl, start by dividing the cooked quinoa evenly into four bowls. Top each serving with sliced chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and a handful of chopped cilantro.
Drizzle the bowls with lime juice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4118 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.0 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 164.9 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 3614 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
