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Pesto Chicken Power Bowls

Pesto Chicken Power Bowls

Healthy and delicious Pesto Chicken Power Bowls packed with protein and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • grill pan or skillet
  • Blender or food processor
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces large boneless skinless chicken about 450 grams
  • 1 cup dry quinoa about 170 grams
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes about 150 grams
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves about 40 grams
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts about 30 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • cup olive oil about 80 milliliters
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese about 25 grams
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
  • Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 75 degrees Celsius. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth but slightly textured.
  • Divide the cooked quinoa into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado.
  • Spoon a generous amount of pesto over each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Toast the pine nuts lightly before blending for deeper flavor. Slice the chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra brightness. Store components separately in airtight containers for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
Keyword Chicken Recipes, healthy recipes, meal prep, Pesto Chicken Power Bowls, pesto recipes, quinoa bowls
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