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Indian Spiced Quinoa Salad Bowl with Grilled Chicken and Mango Salsa

Discover a protein-packed, high-energy Indian quinoa salad bowl with grilled chicken and mango salsa, perfect for fueling your day with vitality and balance.

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Indian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Salt and pepper, to taste 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 ripe mango, diced 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and fluffy.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to create the mango salsa.
  4. Assemble salad bowls with cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, and a generous scoop of mango salsa.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the Indian flavors, add a pinch of garam masala to the quinoa while cooking.

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to personal preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe combines traditional Indian spices and ingredients with modern healthy eating trends to create a satisfying and nourishing meal.