Spiced Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• •1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• •2 cups water
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 medium cucumber, diced
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.

2. 2

   While the quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.

3. 3

   Once the chicken is done, remove it from the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.

5. 5

   Serve the quinoa salad topped with the spiced chicken pieces and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.