Smoky Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Grilled Chicken

This hearty dinner bowl brings together everything you want on a busy weeknight: whole grains, plant-based protein, and juicy grilled chicken, all in one skillet. Chewy quinoa (naturally gluten-free) simmers right alongside smoky black beans seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika, while cubes of sweet potato roast in the oven until caramelized and tender. Everything gets piled into a bowl and finished with sliced grilled chicken breast, fresh cilantro, and a generous squeeze of lime for brightness. Because gluten hides in unexpected places like bouillon cubes, spice blends, and canned bean liquids with added thickeners, this recipe sticks to naturally gluten-free ingredients and calls out where to double-check labels — canned black beans, chicken broth, and chili powder blends should all be confirmed gluten-free. The result is a nutritionally balanced, fiber-and-protein-packed meal that's satisfying enough for dinner and easy enough for meal prep, with no wheat, barley, or rye anywhere in sight. Whether you're managing celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or just love a good grain bowl, this recipe delivers deep smoky flavor without any gluten-containing shortcuts. Swap the chicken for grilled tofu or extra beans to make it vegetarian, and it still holds up as a complete, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cupquinoa, rinsed; use certified gluten-free quinoa
• 2 cupsgluten-free chicken broth, check label for gluten-free certification
• 2 mediumsweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tbspolive oil
• 2 15 oz cansblack beans, drained and rinsed; confirm gluten-free label
• 1.5 tspsmoked paprika
• 1 tspground cumin
• 1 tspchili powder, check label for gluten-free certification
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 smallyellow onion, diced
• 2 piecesboneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs total
• 2 wholelime, one juiced, one cut into wedges
• 0.25 cupfresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• 1 tspsalt, divided, to taste
• 0.5 tspblack pepper, to taste

Method

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