Olives, cucumber, roasted red peppers and spices come together magically in this healthy chicken quinoa bowl recipe. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a glass of cold Italian white wine.

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Name: Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless chicken breasts trimmed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper; 7 ounces roasted red peppers rinsed; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil; 1 small clove garlic crushed; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 1/4 1/4 kalamata olives chopped; 1/4 cup Finely chopped red onions; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound Boneless chicken breasts ; trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
7 ounces roasted red peppers ; rinsed
1/4 cup slivered almonds
4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic ; crushed
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 1/4 kalamata olives ; chopped
1/4 cup Finely chopped red onions
1 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons Parsley ; chopped

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INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, 14 to 18 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and slice or shred.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place peppers, almonds, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) in a mini food processor. Puree until fairly smooth.

Step 4

Combine quinoa, olives, red onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl.

Step 5

To serve, divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls and top with equal amounts of cucumber, the chicken and the red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with feta and parsley.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare chicken (Step 2), red pepper sauce (Step 3) and quinoa (Step 4); refrigerate in separate containers. Assemble just before serving.

NOTES

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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl

1 pound  Boneless chicken breasts trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper 
7 ounces roasted red peppers rinsed
1/4 cup slivered almonds 
4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil 
1  small clove garlic crushed
1 teaspoon Paprika 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 
2  cups cooked quinoa 
1/4 1/4 kalamata olives chopped
1/4 cup Finely chopped red onions 
1 cup diced cucumber 
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 
2 tablespoons  Parsley chopped

Step 1

Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Step 2

Meanwhile, place peppers, almonds, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) in a mini food processor. Puree until fairly smooth.
Step 4

Combine quinoa, olives, red onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl.
Step 5

To serve, divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls and top with equal amounts of cucumber, the chicken and the red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with feta and parsley.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare chicken (Step 2), red pepper sauce (Step 3) and quinoa (Step 4); refrigerate in separate containers. Assemble just before serving.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (300g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 400
Calories from Fat: 141 (35%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 15.7g	21 %
	Saturated Fat 3g	15 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 74.1mg		23 %
Sodium 190.3mg		7 %
Potassium 673.4mg		18 %
Total Carbohydrate 29.6g		9 %
	Dietary Fiber 5.4g	22 %
	Sugars, other 24.2g
Protein 34.6g		49 %
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Calories per serving: 400

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