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Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl: A Cozy Fall Feast You’ll Love

Enjoy a healthy, gluten-free Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl packed with protein and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast or thighs for juicier texture
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano fresh as a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinse well before cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth any broth works well
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced, bell peppers can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced; soak for milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or black olives if needed
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or dairy-free feta for lactose-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Medium saucepan
  • Grill or grill pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa, broth, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill. Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  4. Assemble bowls with quinoa base, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  5. Drizzle with extra olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover bowls in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze portions for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat gently.

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