Description
A vibrant and healthy meal featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, and fresh Mediterranean vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Grill or sauté the chicken until it’s fully cooked, around 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Next, top the salad with the sliced chicken.
- If you wish, drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, or portion it into containers for meal prep.
Notes
Tips for freshness include using quality ingredients and not overcooking the chicken. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken, high protein, quinoa bowls, healthy meal, summer recipe