Classic Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
This classic Mediterranean chicken bowl features marinated chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a tangy lemon-herb dressing. It's a healthy and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Skillet
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine diced chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Cooking
- Prepare 2 cups of quinoa according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Assembly
- While chicken and quinoa cook, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, halve Kalamata olives, and chop fresh parsley.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the dressing.
- Divide cooked quinoa among four serving bowls, topping each with chicken, prepared vegetables, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle generously with the Mediterranean dressing just before serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished bowls. You can also add some chopped bell peppers to the vegetable mix for more color and crunch.