Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

DinnerAmerican⏱ 50 minServes 4

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This pilaf recipe pairs avocados and bell peppers with red quinoa and grilled chicken, for a satisfying, colorful meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper(divided)
  • 1 avocado, cut into chunks

+ 9 more ingredients

Instructions

1

Heat grill.

2

Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.

3

Mix lemon juice, basil, an 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.

4

Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise.

5

Mix 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.

6

Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.

7

While chicken and peppers are grilling, heat remaining olive oil in a large pan, add garlic and onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

8

Add water, bouillon, and quinoa to pan; bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked (about 15 to 20 minutes).

9

Place quinoa pilaf in a large bowl and add chicken, red peppers, and avocado. Toss gently.

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Nutrition Estimate

412Calories
34gProtein
41gCarbs
11gFat

Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI