Hormone Happy Chicken Quinoa Bowl (High-Protein & Gluten-Free!)

Looking for a bright, summer meal that nourishes and supports your fertility diet?

This high-protein grilled chicken quinoa bowl is full of healthy, fertility supporting foods and can be easily customized so that you can keep it on your weekly menu all year long.

Research shows diets rich in whole foods can help increase fertility, nourish your body, and support the beginning of a healthy pregnancy. Quinoa is an amazing whole food to add to your diet. One cup of quinoa provides 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fibre, and it is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own. This recipe combines quinoa with flavourful marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired flavours.

Looking to switch things up? Check out the Recipe Notes section for flavour variations.

High-protein grilled chicken quinoa bowl to support your fertility diet.

Ingredients

2 servings

• 2 medium Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (divided)

• 2 tbsp Lemon juice (divided)

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)

• 3/4 cup Quinoa - rinsed

• 1/4 cup Feta cheese - crumbled

• 1/2 Cucumber - diced

• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes - halved

• 1/4 cup Red onion - finely chopped

• 1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata olives - chopped (optional)

Tomatoes are Fertility Friends that help ease inflammation and are a source of vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.

Directions

1. Toss the chicken in half of the oil, lemon juice and Italian seasoning.

2. Cover and marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

3. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.

4. Gently toss the feta cheese in the remaining oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, and set aside.

5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken 8-10 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

6. Divide the quinoa into bowls. Top with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Top with the feta mixture.

   Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to add extra vegetables to your bowl. Anti-inflammatory vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, kale, and avocado are great options!

• Switch up the flavours. Marinate the chicken with the oil and 1/4 tsp each of turmeric, paprika, coriander, pepper and salt. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant properties.

• Instead of using feta cheese, try substituting slivered almonds for an added crunch.

Customize your quinoa bowl by adding extra grilled vegetables. A fertility tip from Fertility Coach Crystal!

Fertility Tips:

• Use only organic or non-GMO brands of all your ingredients, especially if the vegetable is on the dirty dozen list.  We don't want to add any unwanted pesticides to your body. 

• Support your local farmer’s market - fresh, seasonal produce is more nutrient-rich than produce that was picked and shipped from far away.

Enjoy, and if you make it, make sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram!