Description
Discover a Greek Chicken Bowl that is the ultimate quick and nutritious meal, perfect for both lunch and dinner! This vibrant dish combines tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes. Topped with crumbled feta and kalamata olives, it’s drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing that elevates every bite. Whether you’re navigating a busy weekday or enjoying a leisurely weekend at home, this Mediterranean-inspired bowl is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings while keeping you full and energized. With the flexibility to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups quinoa
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Prepare marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar; shake well.
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In bowls, layer cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives.
- Drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg