This nourishing bowl combines protein and fiber packed quinoa, tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Balanced, fresh, and satisfying, it’s a simple meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients4 servings
Bowl
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb asparagus, woody stems trimmed and stalks thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup unsweetened full fat greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp dill, chopped
- 1 tsp honey
Directions
1
Cook quinoa according to directions. Once finished, add lemon juice and zest then fluff with a fork.
2
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Generously season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
3
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic and most of the dill. Whisk until smooth, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time until pourable.
4
Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with shredded carrots, sliced asparagus, and chicken, then drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with chopped dill.
Note: If preferred, the asparagus can be cooked for 3 minutes after the chicken.
Happy cooking 🥰 ☀️
looks goody love quinoa and chicken
Looks delicious!
I made this and it was good. Simple and not too heavy.
Easy delicious and filling.
I like quinoa. I cooked chicken for tonight so I’m going to make this recipe and I do have the Greek Yogurt on hand too. Thank you!
For the chicken quinoa marble with creamy vinaigrette, is there something besides the Greek yogurt that can be used? Or a different vinaigrette that you can recommend?
I am unable to have dairy. Thank you.
You have several options: you could make the vinaigrette and simply omit the yogurt, you could replace it with a dairy-free plain yogurt, or replace it with a couple of tablespoons of tahini!
Nice available ingredients. Was good tasting and I can see lots of variations (eg with tofu or feta cheese instead of chicken)
This recipe is very highly rated. Why? Most people have given it 5 stars even before they’ve tried it. This practice is not helpful in any way to those of us who are looking for healthy and delicious meals, and almost borders on false advertising. Such comments should be posted without a rating or removed all together. Thank you!
@Lincs, I understand the ratings to attribute as to the ease of the preparation and cleanliness and availability of healthier choices rather than the taste.
Can’t wait to try these recipes!!!
You hit it on the head with quinoa for me. I will try them all. I always need to eliminate eggs and dairy. I hope any yogurt will do. These recipes are amazing. Thanks so much!
Can’t wait to try this. I’m always looking for new, healthy recipes.
Thanks for easy step by step instructions!
Would this recipe still work if the yogurt was nonfat? That’s what I have on hand right now. Thanks.
Yes, fat free yogurt works well too!
Thank you very much for providing the recipe. Much appreciated. I love quinoa and it is delicious. Many thanks again.
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Awesome! .. enjoy after a good workout
Love it!!
Now that the weather is warming up this is just the type of recipe I am looking forward to preparing. Thank you for sharing it. I will likely cook the asparagus for 3 minutes as suggested.
These look amazing I can’t wait to make them I’m also over 60 and always looking for healthy dishes made from scratch!!
This looks yummy and might be something low sodium that I could eat. I am restricted to low or NO sodium.
Thank you. Can’t wait to try it!
especially nutritious for us over age 60
excellent source of protein and lots of important vitamins
Thank you!! I’m definitely going to try these recipes! We’re always looking for healthy bowls! Much appreciated!
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Sounds delicious!
Absolutely delicious
This recipe looks very good I’m going to try them
A tasty and healthy meal with lots of lemon flavor.
Sounds scrumptious. Can’t wait to try it.
These recipes look really good, and I am going to try them. Thank you for sharing.
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Can’t wait to try these
Thank you!
Thinly sliced asparagus? So slice it lengthwise, or across?
We cut them cross-wise to make little circle slices, but they can certainly be cut differently. The goal is small, crunchy bites!
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Thanks for the yummy recipes!
Would eat it daily
Excellent