This Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a healthy and flavorful dish packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for meal prep or a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Author:Mollyyeh
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilled
Cuisine:Greek
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
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1lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1cup quinoa, uncooked
2cups water or chicken broth
1 cucumber, diced
1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/2cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook chicken: Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F), about 5-6 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
Prepare vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion and olives.
Assemble bowls: Divide cooked quinoa among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
You can use store-bought tzatziki sauce for extra flavor.
Make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding chickpeas or falafel.
This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.