Chicken Quinoa Power Bowl

Ingredients

• 1.25 Pound boneless skinless chicken breasts - 1 1/4 pounds, Cut into 1-inch pieces before cooking.
• 1 Cup quinoa - 1 cup, rinsed
• 2 Cup low-sodium chicken broth - 2 cups
• 4 Cup baby spinach - 4 cups
• 1 Pint grape tomatoes - 1 pint, halved
• 1 Count cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• 1 Count avocado - 1 large, Keep whole until assembly, then slice fresh.
• 3 Tablespoon olive oil - 3 tablespoons, Divided: 1 tablespoon for chicken and 2 tablespoons for dressing.
• 3 Tablespoon lemon juice - 3 tablespoons
• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• 1 Teaspoon kosher salt - 1 teaspoon, Divided: 1/2 teaspoon for chicken and 1/2 teaspoon for dressing.
• 0.5 Teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon, Divided: 1/4 teaspoon for chicken and 1/4 teaspoon for dressing.

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa and prep vegetables

   1. *Rinse the quinoa* in a fine-mesh sieve, then *halve the grape tomatoes* and *dice the cucumber* on a clean cutting board; keep the avocado whole until assembly.

2. Cook the quinoa

   2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and chicken broth. *Bring to a boil*, then cover, reduce heat to low, and *simmer for 15 minutes*; remove from heat, *rest for 5 minutes*, and fluff with a fork.

3. Season the chicken

   3. While the quinoa cooks, *cut the chicken* into 1-inch pieces on a separate cutting board, then toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

4. Cook the chicken

   4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and *cook for 6 to 8 minutes*, stirring occasionally, until *golden and 165°F* in the center.

5. Whisk the lemon dressing

   5. In a small bowl, *whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil* with lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make a light dressing.

6. Assemble the bowls

   6. Divide baby spinach among 4 bowls, then add the cooked quinoa. Top with *the cooked chicken*, tomatoes, cucumber, and *freshly sliced avocado*, then drizzle with the lemon dressing.

7. Meal prep for freshness

   7. For meal prep, *pack the dressing separately* and *add avocado just before serving* for the freshest texture.