LunchGluten-freeDairy-freeHeart Healthy
Honey Chipotle Chicken Power Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Serves
4
Serving
1 bowl
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey, warmed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 6 cups mixed greens
Method
- 1Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
- 2Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 3Whisk together honey, 2/3 of olive oil, chipotle powder, salt and pepper in large bowl.
- 4Add chicken thighs and massage marinade into meat with hands.
- 5Transfer chicken to baking sheet.
- 6Toss zucchini with remaining oil, salt and pepper, add to sheet.
- 7Roast 16-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 8For extra browning, remove zucchini and broil chicken 2 minutes.
- 9Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- 10Mix yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and water for dressing, season with salt and pepper.
- 11Divide greens, quinoa, sliced chicken and zucchini into bowls.
- 12Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Good to know
Storage
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days, add dressing when ready to serve;.
Serving Size
About 1/2 cup quinoa, 2 cups greens, 2 chicken thighs, and 1/2 cup zucchini;.
Additional Toppings
Try pumpkin seeds, extra cilantro, or sliced avocado;.
No Coconut Yogurt
Use Greek yogurt or another dairy-free alternative.
