Grande Avocado Bowl - Chicken recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Grande Avocado Bowl - Chicken Recipe

Inspired by El Pollo Loco
Time45m
Serves2

Make Grande Avocado Bowl - Chicken Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Toppings

Method

Cooking Quinoa

  1. 1

    Rinse Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Cook Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Cooking Chicken

  1. 3

    Prepare Chicken

    While the quinoa is cooking, preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub 2 pieces of boneless chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Cook Chicken

    Grill or sear the seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Preparing Toppings

  1. 5

    Chop Vegetables

    While the chicken is resting, chop 1 avocado, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, and 1 small red onion. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Prepare Cilantro and Lime

    Chop 0.5 cups of fresh cilantro and cut 1 lime into wedges.

Assemble Bowl

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Top with sliced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Sprinkle with lime juice and serve immediately. Enjoy your Grande Avocado Bowl!

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