Description
A vibrant bowl filled with quinoa, succulent chicken glazed in sweet chili sauce, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add sweet chili sauce in the last few minutes of cooking, tossing chicken to coat.
- Prepare the vegetables: Steam or stir-fry broccoli and carrots until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: Begin with quinoa, top with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, then add avocado slices.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in sweet chili sauce for a few hours before cooking. Make ahead by preparing quinoa and chopping vegetables in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Thai, Buddha Bowl, Sweet Chili Chicken, Healthy Meal, Quinoa Bowl