Description
A fresh and flavorful Greek Chicken Bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, and vibrant veggies, topped with a lemon-oregano dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Kosher pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ cups quinoa (uncooked)
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 red onion (medium, diced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Add 1 ½ cups quinoa and 2 cups water plus a pinch of salt to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 12–15 minutes until tender. Drain if needed. Set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing: In a small jar, add ¼ cup olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ tablespoon lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir or shake to mix and emulsify.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour about 1/3 of the dressing over 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Toss to coat fully. Save the rest of the dressing for serving and keep it away from raw chicken.
- Grill the chicken: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken 6–8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooled quinoa among 4 bowls. Slice or place grilled chicken on top. Add diced English cucumber, chopped Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion.
- Finish and serve: Add 1 cup crumbled feta and 1 cup pitted kalamata olives to the bowls. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.
Notes
For extra brightness, serve with a lemon wedge and adjust salt to taste. Keep dressing separate to maintain the texture of the veggies and quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, healthy meal, quick dinner, meal prep