Marinade ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts (Ferme des Voltigeurs), cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil (or olive oil);
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Juice and zest of half a lemon;
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (basil, thyme, or oregano)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the bowls
- 2/3 cup organic Quebec quinoa
- 2 cups mixed sprouts of your choice (sunflower, pea, or other)
- 2 cups spinach (or other greens)
- 1/2 cup fermented vegetables of your choice (lemon and ginger carrots or beet sauerkraut)
- 8 to 10 asparagus spears
- 2 sliced strawberries (or other seasonal fruit)
- 4 thinly sliced radishes
- 1 thinly sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons of seeds of your choice (sunflower, hemp, and pumpkin)
Creamy vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or silken tofu)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken preparation
- In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients, then add the chicken. Mix well to coat and marinate in the refrigerator (2 to 48 hours).
- Preheat barbecue to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill the chicken breasts on the barbecue (12 to 16 minutes), turning them halfway through and basting them regularly.
- When the chicken is almost cooked, grill the asparagus for 5 to 6 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Bowls
- Sauté the quinoa in a drizzle of oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 1 1/3 cups of water (2:1 ratio), bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until all the water is absorbed. Set aside the 2 cups of cooked quinoa.
- Let the chicken rest and baste it for a few minutes before carving.
Vinaigrette
- Using an immersion blender, blend all the ingredients and set aside.
- Fill bowls with the quinoa, sprouts, and remaining ingredients.
- Add the chicken and asparagus, then drizzle with the sauce to serve.

