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New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl — Tea-Scented Chicken, Tri-Color Quinoa & Goji
High-Protein

New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl

High-Protein · Low-Calorie · Clean Eating Meal

A light, New-Chinese take on the grain bowl — jasmine-tea-brined chicken breast, fluffy tri-color quinoa and blanched baby bok choy, finished with a clean-label soy-ginger dressing. High-protein, low-calorie and built for easy meal prep. No added sugar, no deep-frying — just wholesome, gut-friendly clean eating.

Ingredients

Jasmine tea-brined chicken breastTri-color quinoa (whole grain)Baby bok choyDried goji berriesToasted white sesameSliced scallionClean-label soy-ginger dressing

Nutrition Facts

430
kcal
38g
protein
45g
carbs
9g
fat
7g
fiber
HOW IT'S MADE

How It's Made

Every bowl starts with whole-grain tri-color quinoa and lean tea-brined chicken — no heavy oils, no deep frying. We layer fresh greens and superfood goji, then finish with a clean-label soy-ginger dressing for a high-protein, low-calorie meal you can meal-prep all week.

New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl — High-Protein · Low-Calorie · Clean Eating From our kitchen
STEP 01

Tea-Brine the Chicken

Chicken breast is gently brined in cooled jasmine green tea with a touch of sea salt, keeping it tender and infused with subtle aroma — no processed marinades.

STEP 02

Sear & Rest

The chicken is lightly pan-seared until just golden, then rested so the juices redistribute. Sliced thin for lean, high-protein bites.

STEP 03

Cook the Quinoa

Tri-color whole-grain quinoa is rinsed and simmered until fluffy, delivering gut-friendly fiber and plant protein to anchor the bowl.

STEP 04

Assemble & Dress

Quinoa base, arrange chicken, blanched bok choy, goji berries and sesame, then drizzle our clean-label soy-ginger dressing. Ready for meal prep.

GALLERY

Close-Up & Lifestyle

Every detail crafted for flavour and visual appeal — from the glistening tea-scented chicken to the clean-label ingredient spread.

Close-up of the New Chinese chicken quinoa bowl — glistening tea-scented chicken, goji berries, steam rising
Clean-label ingredients — tri-color quinoa, goji berries, sesame, scallion, green tea leaves
Lifestyle shot — hands holding the chicken quinoa bowl in a bright cafe
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Chef's Note — Liang Wei, Culinary Director
Oriental Bite Test Kitchen · culinary specialist

Leftover-tea magic

We brine the chicken in oolong before it ever hits the pan. The tea adds a smoky, almost floral note you can't fake with salt — and it keeps the meat absurdly juicy.

On quinoa it's a full meal; the kind you pack for lunch and actually look forward to eating at 1pm.

When to Enjoy

A dish built for the moments your body asks for clean fuel

Post-Workout

Tea-brined chicken means steady, savory fuel that makes the 1pm lunch the best part of the day.

Meal-Prep Lunch

Holds in the fridge for days and reheats without turning to mush.

Light Dinner

Satisfying enough to close the kitchen, light enough for sleep.

Oriental Ingredients & Their Nature

Every ingredient here is chosen for its xing wei — its nature and flavour — and for what Chinese food therapy has traditionally used it for.

Tea Tea
Neutral to cool · Sweet and slightly bitter

Traditionally drunk to refresh the mouth, cut richness and aid digestion.

Chicken Chicken
Warm · Sweet

Traditionally used to build qi and blood — the universal restorative of Chinese home cooking.

Ginger Ginger
Warm · Pungent

Traditionally used to warm the middle, disperse cold and settle the stomach.

Goji Goji
Neutral to slightly warm · Sweet

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and to support the eyes — in China it is thrown into soups and congee the way a Western cook adds raisins.

Nature, flavour and traditional use follow classic Chinese food-therapy references (traditional materia dietetica). This is food, not medicine — we describe how an ingredient is traditionally used, and make no claim to treat or cure anything.

KUNG FU PRINCIPLE

Tea cuts richness — the Chinese table’s oldest trick. Braise with it and a heavy dish turns light without losing depth. This is kung fu inspired healthy food, not a diet in disguise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from our fitness-minded customers

How many calories are in the New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl?

Each serving is about 430 kcal with 38g of protein, 45g of carbs and 9g of fat.

Can I reheat the New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl?

Yes. Keep the dressing separate and reheat the grains and protein; add raw veg after warming so they stay crisp.

Is the New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl good for lighter living?

Yes. At about 430 kcal with 38g of protein and 7g fiber, it's highly satiating and keeps most people full for 4–5 hours.

How do I store leftovers of the New Chinese Chicken Quinoa Bowl?

Fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight box; the sauce stays on the side until you eat.