Description

This Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a nutrient-packed, Mediterranean-inspired dish layered with juicy lemon-herb grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and crumbled feta. It’s perfect for meal prep, a quick lunch, or a balanced dinner!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:
▢ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
▢ Juice of 1 lemon
▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Quinoa:
▢ 1 cup quinoa
▢ 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (for cooking quinoa)

For the Veggies:
▢ 1 cucumber, diced
▢ 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
▢ 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
▢ 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
▢ 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
▢ 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Tzatziki Sauce:
▢ 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
▢ 1/4 cucumber, grated
▢ 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
▢ 1 tsp lemon juice
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken breasts and coat evenly.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.

Cook the Quinoa:

Rinse quinoa under cold water.
In a saucepan, combine quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Grill or Pan-Sear the Chicken:

Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C).
Let rest, then slice into strips.

Prepare the Veggies:

While chicken cooks, prep the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
Toss veggies in a bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Make the Tzatziki Sauce:

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.

Assemble the Bowl:

In serving bowls, layer quinoa, chicken, and veggies.
Top with crumbled feta and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.

Notes

Great for meal prep – store components separately for best texture.
Swap chicken for chickpeas or falafel for a vegetarian version.
Add avocado or hummus for extra richness.