Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean chicken bowl with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Grilled chicken breasts
- 1 cup Seasonal vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- 1 cup Quinoa or brown rice
- ½ cup Olives
- ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, cilantro), chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by grilling the chicken until it’s cooked through. Once it’s done, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate pot, cook your quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions, which takes about 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix everything together gently so that the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to create a vibrant dressing.
- Drizzle this dressing over the bowl and toss everything gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve your Mediterranean chicken bowl immediately or store it in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
This bowl pairs well with warm pita bread or hummus and can be garnished with extra fresh herbs or lemon juice for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken bowl, healthy dinner, easy recipes, grilled chicken