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
Quinoa
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1½ cups uncooked quinoa
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2¼ cups water
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⅔ teaspoon salt
Mediterranean Chicken
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2 medium chicken breasts, diced into bite-size pieces
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Juice of ½ lemon
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon honey
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1½ tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Herby Salad
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup bell pepper, diced (red and/or green)
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¼ red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup black olives
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¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
To Serve
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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Extra parsley and mint
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A handful of nuts (pistachios or almonds)
Instructions
- 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 - 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. - 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 - Prepare the herby salad
While chicken cooks, combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly mixed - 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