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Zesty Brazilian Chicken and Quinoa Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Brazilian Chicken and Quinoa Bowls

A vibrant and flavorful Brazilian-inspired chicken and quinoa bowl with zippy chimichurri sauce, roasted vegetables, and fresh avocado.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken, diced bell pepper, onion, and zucchini with 2 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

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