Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Oranges

Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Oranges
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Oranges might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 450 calories, 11g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of cilantro, garlic, chili powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

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Cook quinoa according to package directions and fluff with a fork.
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Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
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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.
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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.
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Let cool slightly, then slice and add to reserved quinoa.
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Add remaining ingredients to quinoa and chicken; toss to coat.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score93
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