This Sweet Citrus Quinoa Power Bowl is the perfect combination of healthy and sweet! The flavor pairing of the oranges and cranberries helps to add a bit of sweetness I always enjoy with kale. A well-rounded power bowl with the perfect macros!
Ingredients to make Sweet Citrus Quinoa Power Bowl:
- 9 oz Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Water
- ? cup Quinoa (about 60 grams)
- ½ can Reduced Sodium Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed (about 100 grams)
- 1 cup Kale diced (about 60 grams)
- ¼ cup Pistachios chopped (about 60 grams)
- ¼ cup Dried Cranberries (about 60 grams)
- ½ tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
- 3 Cuties, Oranges any orange will work, sliced (about 160 grams)
Instructions:
- Start by heating a medium saute pan to medium heat.
- While the pan is heating season your chicken on both sides with pepper and garlic powder. Once the pan is hot add your oil to the pan, then immediately add your chicken breast to the pan. Cook for two minutes on each side. Then cover with a lid, turn the heat to low, and cook for an additional 9 minutes per side.The amount of time covered does depend on the size of your chicken breast. 1 minute per ounce, per side, typically turns out a perfectly juicy chicken breast!
- While the chicken is cooking, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Once the water is boiling add your quinoa to the pot. Cook the quinoa for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning.
- Once your quinoa has been cooking for 15 minutes add your garbanzo beans, kale, pistachios, cranberries, and oil to the pot. Season with pepper, garlic, and salt. Stir together and cook for the remaining 5 minutes.
- Once your quinoa bean mixture is cooked, remove it from the heat, then plate in your serving bowl. Arrange your sliced cuties on top of the quinoa mixture.
- Once your chicken is finished, slice into bite-size pieces and fan out on top of your quinoa and oranges! Serve and enjoy!
Sweet Citrus Quinoa Power Bowl
A delicious combination of sweet, citrus, and nutritious
Servings 2
Calories 530kcal
Ingredients
- 9 oz Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Water
- ? cup Quinoa (about 60 grams)
- ½ can Reduced Sodium Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed (about 100 grams)
- 1 cup Kale diced (about 60 grams)
- ¼ cup Pistachios chopped (about 60 grams)
- ¼ cup Dried Cranberries (about 60 grams)
- ½ tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
- 3 Cuties, Oranges any orange will work, sliced (about 160 grams)
Instructions
- Start by heating a medium saute pan to medium heat.
- While the pan is heating season your chicken on both sides with pepper and garlic powder. Once the pan is hot add your oil to the pan, then immediately add your chicken breast to the pan. Cook for two minutes on each side. Then cover with a lid, turn the heat to low, and cook for an additional 9 minutes per side. The amount of time covered does depend on the size of your chicken breast. 1 minute per ounce, per side, typically turns out a perfectly juicy chicken breast!
- While the chicken is cooking, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot. Once the water is boiling add your quinoa to the pot. Cook the quinoa for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning.
- Once your quinoa has been cooking for 15 minutes add your garbanzo beans, kale, pistachios, cranberries, and oil to the pot. Season with pepper, garlic, and salt. Stir together and cook for the remaining 5 minutes.
- Once your quinoa bean mixture is cooked, remove it from the heat, then plate in your serving bowl. Arrange your sliced cuties on top of the quinoa mixture.
- Once your chicken is finished, slice into bite-size pieces and fan out on top of your quinoa and oranges! Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.5g | Protein: 38.8g | Fat: 19.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 73.1mg | Sodium: 332.2mg | Potassium: 373.2mg | Fiber: 10.6g | Sugar: 21.5g | Vitamin A: 171.6IU | Vitamin C: 249.6mg | Calcium: 67.2mg | Iron: 28.7mg
Macro Adjustments:
Below outlines the items in each macro group that are easily adjustable to meet your specific macros.
Fat:
The fat in this recipe comes from the pistachios, as well as the oil the chicken is cooked in and the oil added to the quinoa. If you are looking to make adjustments to the fat, the easiest way would be to adjust the pistachios.
Carbohydrates:
The carbs in this recipe come mainly from the quinoa and beans. Both of which can be easily adjusted to reach your carbs goals.
Protein:
Chicken breast is a great lean source of protein and easily adjusted.
Meal Prep:
Yes, this is a great meal prep recipe. This recipe will last in the fridge for up to 6 days.
Freezer Friendly:
Mahhhh, this recipe is on the dryer side and would not make for a great freezer-friendly meal. Most recipes lacking sauce isn’t very good after it has been frozen.
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