Description
A quick and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, packed with protein and vibrant veggies, perfect for a nourishing dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Tahini sauce or tzatziki, for drizzling
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, oregano, and olive oil.
- Cook the chicken by grilling, baking, or sautéing until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prepare your chosen grain according to package instructions, adding a pinch of salt.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the bowl starting with the cooked grain as the base, followed by the chicken, veggies, and desired toppings.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce or tzatziki as desired.
Notes
Meal prep by dividing ingredients into containers for easy grab-and-go lunches or dinners. Keep dressings separate until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg