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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls


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  • Author: Julia Marenne
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

These Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls are fresh, healthy, and packed with protein. Juicy lemon-herb chicken, fluffy quinoa, crisp veggies, and creamy yogurt make the perfect easy dinner or meal prep recipe for busy days.


Ingredients

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Quinoa

  • 1½ cups uncooked quinoa

  • 2¼ cups water

  • ⅔ teaspoon salt

Mediterranean Chicken

  • 2 medium chicken breasts, diced into bite-size pieces

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

Herby Salad

  • 1 cup cucumber, diced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced (red and/or green)

  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup black olives

  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

To Serve

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

  • Extra parsley and mint

  • A handful of nuts (pistachios or almonds)


Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa
    Rinse quinoa well under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and salt to a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and rest 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork
  2. Marinate the chicken
    Add diced chicken to a bowl. Pour lemon juice and olive oil over it, sprinkle all spices, salt, and pepper. Toss well using your hands so everything is evenly coated.
  3. Cook the chicken
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes per side until golden. Drizzle honey over the chicken, stir for 30–60 seconds until glossy, then remove from heat
  4. Prepare the herby salad
    While chicken cooks, combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly mixed
  5. Assemble the bowls
    Add 1 cup cooked quinoa to each bowl. Top with chicken, herby salad, extra feta, olives, a dollop of Greek yogurt, nuts, and fresh herbs
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 688 kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Fat: 34g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 41g