Description
Colorful and nutritious Greek Chicken Bowls featuring lean chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest the chicken: Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cooked quinoa and mixed greens, layer the sliced chicken and vegetables, then top with feta and olives.
- Drizzle with tzatziki: Pour the tzatziki sauce over the assembled bowls and season to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve fresh, allowing everyone to customize their bowls.
Notes
For meal prep, store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, quinoa bowl, healthy meal, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner