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Carb Smart Chicken Quinoa Bowls
Spicy
Quick
Under 50g of Carbs
Carb Smart Chicken Quinoa Bowls

with DIY Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

Difficulty: 2/3
American

The jalapeño ranch dressing steals the show in this quick and well-balanced bowl. Smoky baked chicken pairs perfectly with the creamy ranch, and lemony quinoa brings pops of brightness to every bite! Carb Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.

Allergens

Mustard
Milk
Egg

Utensils

Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Zester
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl
Paper Towel

Tags

Spicy
Quick
Under 50g of Carbs
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

2 unit

Baby Spinach

Baby Spinach

56 g

Tomato

Tomato

80 g

Sour Cream

Sour Cream

3 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

2 tbsp

Chives

Chives

7 g

Garlic, cloves

Garlic, cloves

1 unit

Lemon

Lemon

1 unit

Jalapeño

Jalapeño

1 unit

Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend

Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend

1 tbsp

White Quinoa

White Quinoa

0.5 cup

Sugar

Sugar

0.25 tsp

Oil

Oil

2.5 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.375 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.25 tsp

Preparation
1
Cook quinoa

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 4 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/2 tbsp mild, 1 tbsp medium, 1 1/2 tbsp spicy and 2 tbsp extra-spicy! Garlic Guide for Step 4 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium and 1/2 tsp extra! Add 1 cup water, 1/8 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) and quinoa to a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-18 min. Remove the pot from heat and let stand, still covered, for 5 min. Transfer quinoa to a strainer. Run cold water over quinoa until cool. Set aside to drain.

2
Cook chicken

While quinoa cooks, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend, When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then chicken. Cook until golden, 2-3 min per side. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in 2 batches if needed!) Transfer chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven until chicken is cooked through, 12-14 min.**

3
Prep

While chicken bakes, cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces. Zest, then juice lemon. Thinly slice chives. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Core, then finely chop jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping jalapeños!)

4
Make DIY jalapeño ranch dressing

Add mayo, sour cream, garlic, half the chives, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp sugar (dbl both for 4 ppl) and 1 1/2 tbsp jalapeños to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide and heat guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine.

5
Finish quinoa and make salad

Add quinoa, lemon zest, half the chives and 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. (TIP: Add 1/4 tsp sugar, if desired.) Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Add spinach and tomatoes to the large bowl with vinaigrette, then toss to combine.

6
Finish and serve

Thinly slice chicken. Divide quinoa and salad between bowls. Top with chicken. Drizzle DIY jalapeño ranch dressing over top. Sprinkle with any remaining jalapeños, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

710

kcal

Calories

38

g

Fat

6

g

Saturated Fat

47

g

Carbohydrate

6

g

Sugar

8

g

Dietary Fiber

49

g

Protein

140

mg

Cholesterol

650

mg

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