Healthy Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Olives & Cucumber 4.9 (12) 11 Reviews 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 3 oz. chicken, 1/2 cup quinoa & 1/4 cup sauce each Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed ¼ cup slivered almonds 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional) 2 cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup diced cucumber ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Directions Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. 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. 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. Combine quinoa, olives, red onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. 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. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 519 Calories 27g Fat 31g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 oz. chicken, 1/2 cup quinoa & 1/4 cup sauce each Calories 519 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 3g Protein 34g 68% Total Fat 27g 34% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 91mg 30% Vitamin A 1158IU 23% Vitamin C 7mg 7% Folate 63mcg 16% Sodium 684mg 30% Calcium 113mg 9% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 119mg 28% Potassium 686mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved