Thai Chicken Quinoa Bowl [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 30 minutes

The quality of protein provided by quinoa ensures that your body is able to use them for carrying out various body functions. The presence of riboflavin helps in preventing migraine attacks and improving metabolism in muscle and brain cells. The antiseptic properties of quinoa help in healing different types of wounds. Being rich in complex carbohydrates, consuming quinoa will not impact your blood sugar level. The high quality protein present in chicken not only helps in the development and growth of muscles but also helps in weight loss processes. The natural anti-depressant properties of chicken ensure you are never stressed out.

Nutrition

• calories: 383
• protein: 23
• carbs: 49
• fat: 11
• saturated fat: 0.67
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.85
• monounsaturated fat: 1.35
• cholesterol: 23
• sodium: 728
• potassium: 532
• dietary fiber: 5.12
• sugars: 2.8
• vitamin a: 202
• vitamin c: 13
• calcium: 62
• iron: 3
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 41.08
• other fats: 7.13

Ingredients

• 1 lime yields Lime juice, raw
• 25 gram Crushed Peanuts
• 0.5 cup Quinoa, uncooked
• 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
• 0.34 cup Edamame, frozen, unprepared
• 1 cloves Garlic, raw
• 0.2 tbsp Spices, ginger, ground
• 0.34 cup chopped Carrots, raw
• 0.5 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 130 gram Chicken breast, oven-roasted, fat-free, sliced
• 15 gram Sauce, sweet chili, hot
• 5 gram Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt
• 10 gram Aroy D Coconut milk
• 0.26 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
• 0.34 cup chopped Onions, young green, tops only

Instructions

• First, prepare quinoa according to the directions provided in the label.
• Whilst the quinoa is being cooked, combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Then mix the cooked quinoa with the sauce mixture and toss. Now add chicken, green onions, edamame and carrots. Then add little pepper and salt for seasoning.
• Now toss the ingredients with cilantro and peanuts in a large bowl and serve immediately.