Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Oranges

By Jac_M

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups quinoa
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
• Zest of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons plus 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• pepper, divided
• 1 pound boned, skinned chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 large oranges, peeled and segmented
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and cubed

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.

2. Preheat broiler with a rack set 4 to 6 in. from heat. In a large bowl, stir together chili powder, 2 tsp. garlic, the lime zest, 2 tsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Put chicken on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes total. Let cool slightly, then slice and add to reserved quinoa.

3. Add remaining ingredients to quinoa and chicken; toss to coat.