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Healthy Chicken Poke Bowl
- Natasha Kanade
- September 15, 2023
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 100g grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 50g cucumber, sliced
- 50g shredded carrots
- 30g avocado, diced
- 50g cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 lime, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: small handful of seaweed, sliced green onions, or pickled ginger
Directions:
- Cook quinoa: Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- Grill chicken: Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice the cucumber, shred the carrots, and dice the avocado.
- Assemble the bowl: In a bowl, add the quinoa as the base. Layer the grilled chicken, cucumber, carrots, and avocado on top.
- Make the dressing: Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle the dressing over the bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and garnish with lime slices.
- Serve: Enjoy your healthy and balanced chicken poke bowl!
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Grilled chicken breast: High in lean protein, supports muscle growth and repair.
- Veggies : It’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, promoting digestive health, hydration, and overall wellness.
- Avocado: Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins for heart and skin health.
- Quinoa: A complete protein, rich in fiber, supporting digestion and energy levels.
- Sesame oil: Contains healthy fats and antioxidants that support heart health.
- Sesame seeds: High in healthy fats, calcium, and antioxidants for bone and heart health.
- Lime: Provides vitamin C and enhances flavor.
Note:
Feel free to adjust the ingredient quantities based on the number of servings needed. You can also customize the style and make modifications to the ingredients and recipe as you see fit.