Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl packed with flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This bowl can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, healthy recipes, quinoa bowl, grilled chicken