Shredded Chicken Quinoa Bowl
This shredded chicken quinoa bowl is a wholesome mix of quinoa, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it a satisfying and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa Use fluffy and slightly chewy quinoa
- 1.5 cups cooked, shredded chicken Optional, can be omitted for a vegetarian version
- 1.5 cups black beans Rinsed to remove excess sodium
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves For garnish
- 1.5 cups grated carrots Adds crunch and color
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes Fresh and juicy
- 1 large avocado Sliced for serving, keep separate until serving
- 1 cup shredded Brussels sprouts For additional crunch
- 0.5 cup blanched almond flour For dressing
- 0.5 cup garbanzo beans Rinsed, optional for additional protein
- 0.33 cup frozen shelled edamame Cooked before adding
- 0.33 cup nutritional yeast Adds a cheesy flavor
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil For dressing
- 0.75 cup filtered water For dressing
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice Juice of about 4 lemons
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves For dressing
- 3 cloves garlic Smashed
- 0.5 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine your cooked quinoa and shredded chicken, stirring until mixed thoroughly.
- Fold in the black beans, grated carrots, cherry tomatoes, shredded Brussels sprouts, and chopped cilantro until well incorporated.
Making the Dressing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, nutritional yeast, olive oil, filtered water, lemon juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, yellow curry powder, dried oregano, and kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
Combining
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture, gently tossing to coat.
- Scoop the completed quinoa bowl into serving bowls and top with sliced avocado.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat gently. Adjust spice level to personal preference.