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Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Savor the Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl for Healthy Meal Prep

Discover the Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl, a nourishing and customizable dish perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Chicken thighs can also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh yields best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano Traditional Greek flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed.
  • 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth Infuses flavor into quinoa.
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and halved.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumble for topping.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • grill
  • saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, broth, olive oil, and salt. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Allow resting before slicing.
  4. Prepare toppings by dicing cucumber, halving tomatoes, slicing onion, gathering olives, and crumbling feta.
  5. Assemble bowls with a base of quinoa, topped with sliced chicken and fresh toppings. Garnish with parsley.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice before serving. Enjoy or store for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal veggies or proteins for variety.

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