Description
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Top the quinoa mixture with sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Bowls, healthy meal, quinoa bowls, grilled chicken, Mediterranean cuisine