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Air Fryer Chicken Quinoa Bowls
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Air Fryer Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Easy high-protein air fryer chicken quinoa bowls with air fryer chicken, flexible vegetables, sauce options, and meal prep tips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowls
  • 4 cups cooked rice greens, cauliflower rice, or a mix
  • 2 cups rice greens, broccoli, peppers, cucumber, tomato, or corn
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt ranch salsa, tzatziki, honey mustard, or sauce of choice
  • avocado herbs, lemon, lime, feta, or shredded cheese, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into even 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss chicken with oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 F if your model recommends preheating.
  4. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Air fry for 8 to 11 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
  6. Check the thickest pieces with a food thermometer. Chicken should reach 165 F internal temperature.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Divide the base among 4 containers or bowls.
  9. Add chicken, vegetables, sauce, and optional toppings.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary based on sauce, toppings, base, chicken brand, and serving size. Cook chicken to 165 F internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer.