Quinoa Salad With Chicken, Avocado, And Oranges Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Chicken, Avocado, And Oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups quinoa; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided; Zest of 1 lime; 2 teaspoons plus 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; pepper, divided; 1 pound boned, skinned chicken thighs; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 large oranges, peeled and segmented; 2 ripe avocados, peeled and cubed

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups quinoa
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
Zest of 1 lime
2 teaspoons plus 3 tbsp. olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
pepper, divided
1 pound boned, skinned chicken thighs
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 large oranges, peeled and segmented
2 ripe avocados, peeled and cubed

1
Cook quinoa according to package directions and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
2
Preheat broiler with a rack set 4 to 6 in. from heat. In a large bowl, stir together chili powder, 2 tsp. garlic, the lime zest, 2 tsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Put chicken on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes total. Let cool slightly, then slice and add to reserved quinoa.
3
Add remaining ingredients to quinoa and chicken; toss to coat.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

287

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups quinoa, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided, Zest of 1 lime, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Chicken, Avocado, And Oranges falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Salad With Chicken, Avocado, And Oranges

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