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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Seasonings

    • 🍋 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil
    • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon

  • Proteins

    • 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • Vegetables and Fruits

    • 🥑 1 avocado
    • 1 large red bell pepper
    • 🧅 1/2 medium onion
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic

  • Grains

    • 1 1/2 cups red quinoa

  • Liquid

    • 💧 3 cups water

STEPS

1

Heat grill.

2

Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.

3

Mix lemon juice, basil, an 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.

4

Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise.

5

Mix 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.

6

Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.

7

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.

8

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 to 20 minutes).

9

Place quinoa pilaf in a large bowl and add chicken, red peppers, and avocado. Toss gently.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

460

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 54
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 Grill chicken and peppers over medium heat to prevent burning.Use ripe avocados for better texture and flavor.Experiment with other herbs like cilantro or parsley for variation.Cook the quinoa in advance for faster assembly during the grilling process.