Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Chicken Bowl, a healthy and colorful meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This dish combines succulent grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all topped with a zesty lemon herb dressing. It’s not just quick to prepare but also versatile enough to suit any occasion—from family dinners to meal prep for busy weeks. Customize it with your favorite toppings or make it plant-based by swapping chicken for chickpeas. Enjoy this nutritious bowl that brings joy to your table while keeping you energized throughout the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- ¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Kosher pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water and salt. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until tender.
- Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- Marinate chicken: Coat chicken with one-third of the dressing; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Cook on a grill pan over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble bowls: Divide quinoa into bowls; top with sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives.
- Finish: Drizzle remaining dressing over assembled bowls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg