Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Protein Bowl with Quinoa and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 large avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
2. 02
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
3. 03
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
4. 04
   While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss to mix.
5. 05
   To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top each with a portion of the lemon-garlic chicken and a generous scoop of avocado salsa.
6. 06
   Garnish with extra cilantro and a wedge of lime, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty protein bowl!