Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf
Servings
44 ounces each
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat grill.
  2. Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix lemon juice, basil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.
  4. Mix 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.
  5. Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Place quinoa pilaf in a large bowl and add chicken, red peppers, and avocado. Toss gently.
Recipe Notes

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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