Description
A vibrant bowl combining marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and quinoa for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Zesty dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Combine the cooked quinoa or rice, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl.
- Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle everything with a zesty dressing and serve immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
For variation, feel free to add more vegetables or change the protein to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg