Description
This vibrant Greek chicken bowl is a healthy, Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features juicy, oregano-rubbed chicken breast served over a fluffy bed of quinoa, topped with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta. Finished with a cooling, homemade tzatziki sauce, this dish offers a nutritious balance of high-quality protein and fiber-dense carbohydrates that will keep you energized throughout the day without using any prohibited ingredients.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon zest plus 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
1 English cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
Instructions
Rinse quinoa and combine with water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice; let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Assemble bowls by layering cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives.
Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of tzatziki and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Notes
Store the chicken and vegetables in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep the produce crisp.
You can swap quinoa for farro for a nuttier chew or use firm tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
Ensure the grated cucumber for the tzatziki is squeezed thoroughly in a paper towel to prevent a watery sauce.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg