Description
Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a colorful, Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines tender grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh veggies, all topped with a zesty dressing. This nutritious bowl is bursting with flavor and makes for a delightful meal any time of year. Whether you’re enjoying it at a summer picnic or a cozy dinner at home, each bite transports you to sun-kissed shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package directions (typically 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle additional oregano; toss gently to combine.
- Serve the quinoa mixture in bowls topped with sliced chicken and an extra sprinkle of feta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 70mg