Description
A vibrant and nutritious Greek Chicken Bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine it with water or chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, cucumber, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
To elevate flavors, marinate chicken and add fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg