Description
A vibrant bowl filled with protein-packed chicken, heart-healthy quinoa, and fresh veggies, delivering a taste of the Mediterranean in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 piece cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup hummus
- Fresh parsley, chopped to taste for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water until it runs clear.
- In a medium pot, combine your rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water or chicken broth.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, covering it and letting it simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, take your chicken breasts and place them in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until the chicken is well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken.
- Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Once the quinoa has finished cooking, fluff it with a fork and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, build your Mediterranean feast. Start with a base of quinoa, then layer on sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Top off your bowl with a dollop of hummus and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges for that perfect citrusy finish!
Notes
Customize your bowl with different veggies or grains and adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken bowl, healthy recipe, quick meal, quinoa