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Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Broccoli – Healthy Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and healthy bowl combining tender teriyaki chicken, fluffy quinoa, and crisp broccoli, perfect for a nutritious dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Grains

  • 1 cup white, red, or tricolor quinoa, rinsed

Liquids

  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar

Flavorings & Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or preferred cooking oil

Vegetables

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets

Garnishes

  • to taste toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • to taste sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Cook quinoa: rinse thoroughly, then simmer 1 cup with 2 cups water for 15 minutes, then fluff.
  • Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and water; dissolve cornstarch in cold water to make slurry.
  • Cook chicken: sauté in 1 tbsp oil until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Add sauce and thicken with slurry, cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Sauté broccoli in remaining oil until crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season lightly.
  • Assemble bowls: divide quinoa, top with chicken and broccoli, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast sesame seeds before garnishing.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: broccoli, chicken, Quinoa