Description
Savor Mediterranean magic with this Greek Chicken Bowl, where zesty marinated chicken meets a symphony of fresh ingredients. Crisp vegetables, tangy tzatziki, and herbed rice create a delightful culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains:
- 1.5 cups quinoa (uncooked)
Fresh Produce and Toppings:
- 4 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 lemons (juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Kosher pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa by simmering with water and salt in a saucepan over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Create a vibrant lemon herb dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth and integrated.
- Marinate chicken breasts with approximately one-third of the prepared dressing, ensuring complete and even coating. Keep remaining dressing for final garnishing.
- Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, verifying doneness when internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow meat to rest briefly before slicing.
- Assemble bowls by evenly distributing cooled quinoa as the base layer.
- Layer sliced grilled chicken atop quinoa, then artfully arrange diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives across each bowl.
- Finish by delicately drizzling reserved lemon herb dressing moments before serving, ensuring maximum flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitter saponin coating, ensuring a cleaner, more delicate flavor profile.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling to enhance moisture and infuse deeper herb and citrus notes.
- Pat chicken dry before grilling to achieve beautiful golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with grilled tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas for vegetarian and varied dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg