Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf
This recipe is high in protein from the chicken, fiber from the quinoa, and healthy fats from the avocado. Enjoy for a heart lunch or dinner!
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Serves4 (4 ounces each)
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut in half crosswise
- 1 red pepper
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 cups water
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon, low sodium
- 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, uncooked
Directions
- Heat grill.
- Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.
- Mix lemon juice, basil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.
- Mix 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.
- Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.
- While chicken and peppers are grilling, heat remaining olive oil in a large pan, add garlic and onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add water, bouillon, and quinoa to pan; bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Place quinoa pilaf in a large bowl and add chicken, red peppers, and avocado. Toss gently.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of chicken in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf
Amount Per Serving (4 ounces eachg)
Calories 558
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
29%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 97mg
32%
Sodium 254mg
11%
Potassium 990mg
28%
Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 3g
Protein 46g
92%
Vitamin A
22%
Vitamin C
94%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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