Description
Fresh and flavorful Greek chicken power bowls made with herbed grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, roasted chickpeas, and crisp vegetables. Finished with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, this healthy bowl recipe is perfect for easy meal prep or a quick, nourishing dinner.
Ingredients
Base
2 cups cooked quinoa
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing
1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup packed fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½–1 teaspoon salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Herbed Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 3–4 chicken thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tomato Salad
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Roasted Chickpeas
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Roast the chickpeas
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, until lightly crisp. -
Prepare the dressing
Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. -
Cook the chicken
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture over chicken on both sides. Grill over medium heat for 5–8 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Rest for 2 minutes, then dice. -
Make the salads
Stir cucumber salad ingredients in one bowl. In another bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. -
Assemble the bowls
Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with chicken, cucumber salad, tomato salad, roasted chickpeas, and feta. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g