Grilled chicken with quinoa salad and avocado

Grilled chicken with quinoa salad and avocado

#### Ingredients:

For the chicken:
- 2 boned and skinless chicken breasts (approximately 200g each)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste

For the quinoa salad:
- 1 cup of raw quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 1 mature avocado, cut into cubes
- 1 medium cucumber, without seeds and chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 purple onion, finely stung
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Prepare Quinoa: **
- In a medium pan, add quinoa and water.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.Reduce the fire to medium-low, cover and cook until quinoa is soft and all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.Flufe with a fork and let cool.

2. ** Season the chicken: **
- While the quinoa cooks, season the breasts of chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.Make sure both sides are well covered with the spices.

3. ** Grill the chicken: **
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat.Add the olive oil and, when hot, put the chicken breasts.Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until well cooked and with a beautiful golden color.Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before slicing.

4. ** Prepare the salad: **
- In a large bowl, combine the cold quinoa, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, purple onion and coriander.Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. ** Mount the dish: **
- Distribute a good amount of quinoa salad on each dish.Put some slices of grilled chicken on top and, if desired, decorate with more fresh coriander or lemon slices.

This recipe is not only delicious and nutritious, but is also balanced, offering a great combination of lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.It is perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy and fitness lifestyle without sacrificing the taste.Enjoy!

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