Loaded Chimichurri Chicken Thigh with Quinoa, Asparagus & Spinach
Loaded Chimichurri Chicken Thigh with Quinoa, Asparagus & Spinach brings Argentinian flavour to a plate that delivers 66g of protein for 1027 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 190g Chicken Thigh
- 255g quinoa
- 80g asparagus
- 80g spinach
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 10g olive oil
- 60g avocado
- 15g red onion
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the asparagus and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the asparagus and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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Bulking upgrade: add the olive oil, avocado for extra energy-dense calories.
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