Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Bowl packed with protein, veggies, and flavorful ingredients, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup hummus
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the spice mixture and let marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Boil 2 cups of water or chicken broth in a medium pot, add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Cook the marinated chicken on the grill for about 7 to 8 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If baking, place on a lined sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber, thinly slicing the red onion, and chopping fresh parsley.
- Assemble the bowl with a layer of quinoa, topped with sliced chicken and arranged sections of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add a dollop of hummus, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for no longer than 30 minutes for food safety and ensure the quinoa is fluffed after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg