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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Greek chicken quinoa bowl with cucumber, olives & grilled chicken – a fresh, balanced Mediterranean meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Gluten-Free, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 830

Ingredients
  

Dressing/Marinade
  • ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Kosher pepper to taste
Quinoa Bowls
  • 1 ½ cups quinoa uncooked
  • 4 medium chicken breasts 2 lbs boneless and skinless, 32-ounces
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 4 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 red onion medium, diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 Cup kalamata olives pitted

Method
 

  1. Add the 1 ½ cups quinoa to a small saucepan together with 2 cups of water and a generous pinch of salt. Place over medium heat and allow it to simmer for about 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Once the quinoa is done cooking, drain if needed, then set aside and allow it to cool.
  2. To a small jar, add all dressing/marinade ingredients ( ¼ cup olive oil, 2 lemons (juiced) 1 tablespoon honey, ½ tablespoon lemon zest, 1 garlic clove - minced, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, Kosher salt, and Kosher pepper) and stir vigorously to emulsify.
  3. Pour about 1/3 of the marinade over the 4 medium chicken breasts and toss to completely coat. Reserve the remaining marinade to use as dressing, making sure it doesn't touch the raw meat.
  4. Heat a grill pan or an outside grill over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and grill for 6-8 min per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reads 165F.
  5. Divide the cooled quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Top with the grilled chicken and prepped veggies (1 English cucumber- chopped, 4 Roma tomatoes, diced, and 1 red onion, diced).
  6. Add the 1 cup feta cheese into the bowls separately and 1 Cup kalamata olives over the chicken bowls and drizzle with the remaining untouched dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 65gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1227mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • You may use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use any oil you have. Either avocado, grapeseed, or any other neutral oil will work.
  • Do not overcook the chicken or it will be too tough.
  • Want to use boneless chicken thighs? Go right ahead.
  • For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken and load it up with more veggies.
  • If meal prepping this meal, do not mix the dressing in. Store it separately until ready to serve.

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