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Perfect for those New Year's resolutions, this Tequila Lime Chicken Quinoa Bowl is healthy, nutritious, satisfying and tasty! Made with simple and natural ingredients this recipe is great for lunch or dinner.

Tequila Lime Chicken Quinoa Bowl

This Tequila Lime Chicken Quinoa Bowl is healthy, nutritious, satisfying and tasty! Made with simple and natural ingredients, this is great for lunch, dinner and meal prep. This recipe is dairy free, gluten free and can be Paleo compliant if served over cauliflower rice.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Avocado Oil
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Tequila
  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • Juice of 1 Small Lime
  • 2 Cups Cooked Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375◦F
  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (approx. 1 inch thickness).
  • Grill tops in a lightly oiled grill pan over medium/high heat for 3-4 minutes or until marks appear. Transfer to oiled roasting dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. (The grilling step is optional. Chicken breasts can be baked only)
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Mix honey, lime and tequila. Pour mixture over chicken (reserve a little for serving). Return chicken to oven and continue cooking for 5- 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165◦F.
  • Serve chicken over cooked quinoa. Top with fresh cilantro, limes, avocado salt/pepper and the remaining glaze.
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