Weight Loss Recipe: Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken

Are you looking for a healthy, tasty weight loss recipe that is ideal for losing weight while staying energetic?

Here is a complete and balanced salad that combines pleasure and nutrition, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This weight loss recipe is very easy to make.

Ingredients (for 2 people) :

• 100 g quinoa
• 1 chicken breast
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 handful of rocket or young shoots
• 1/2 cucumber (cut into thin slices)
• 10 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or sunflower seeds
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch of paprika (optional, for chicken)

Preparation :

1. Cook the quinoa : Rinse the quinoa in cold water, then cook it in twice its volume of boiling salted water (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool.

2. Prepare the chicken : Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt, pepper, and paprika. Grill it over medium heat in a pan with a teaspoon of olive oil until it is golden brown and cooked through. Cut it into thin strips.

3. Assemble the salad : In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, arugula, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and chia seeds.

4. Add avocado and chicken : Dice the avocado and add it to the salad with the grilled chicken strips.

5. Seasoning : Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve and enjoy : Mix gently and serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.

Why is this recipe perfect for weight loss?

• Quinoa : Rich in vegetable proteins and fibers, it provides a lasting feeling of satiety.
• Grilled Chicken : Source of lean protein to promote muscle building and fat loss.
• Avocado : Contains healthy fats that help regulate appetite and nourish the skin.
• Fresh vegetables : Low in calories but rich in vitamins, they support your metabolism.

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