Easy Meal Prep Ideas
Chicken Quinoa Salad combines fresh fruit and quinoa with high-protein chicken breast for a sweet and savory meal prep idea! Serve with some avocado or a drizzle of avocado oil for a complete macro-friendly meal!
Chicken Quinoa Salad Ingredients:
- 2.25 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 cup white quinoa (dry)
- 1/2 butternut squash
- 4 celery stalks
- 5 scallions
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 limes

Prep Time | 15 min |
Cook Time | 35 min |
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Ingredients
- 2.25 lbs Chicken Breast
- 1/2 cup white quinoa (dry)
- 1/2 ea butternut squash
- 4 ea celery stalks
- 5 ea Scallions
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 ea limes
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Instructions
- Preheat non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Spray olive oil. Wash chicken breasts with cold water, cut into cubes, season with salt. Toss in the pan and cook 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a medium sauce pan add 2 cups of water and add 1/2 cup quinoa. Bring it to a boil and cook until tender. Drain when it is ready.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Cut half of the butternut squash into cubes. Toss them in an oven safe tray and spray with coconut oil spray(or any kind of oil but coconut oil gives a nice flavor). Sprinkle salt. Bake 20 minutes.
- Chop celery stalks, scallions, and cut pomegranate carefully( watch video above).
Recipe Notes
Approximate macros per serving: 414 calories, 53 g protein, 32 g carbs, 7 g fat.
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Recipe Courtesy Of FitWomenEat
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