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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: A Quick, Flavor-Packed Meal

This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is a quick, flavorful dish that offers a nourishing option for busy weeknights, featuring grilled chicken over quinoa with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano or use fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked paprika recommended
  • to taste salt adjust to your preference
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground preferred
For the Base
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous (quinoa is gluten-free)
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or regular tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber or bell peppers
  • ½ cup red onion or green onions
  • ½ cup feta cheese or goat cheese for a different taste
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives green olives are also an option
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill as a substitute
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended. Coat the chicken breasts thorough in the marinade and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
    Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness, then add it to a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
    Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
  3. Heat the grill to medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
  4. Assemble the bowl by placing quinoa at the base, then arrange grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top. Crumble feta cheese and scatter olives.
    Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and squeeze lemon juice over before serving with lemon wedges on the side.
    Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes for best flavor. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Store leftovers in airtight containers for better preservation.

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