Description
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl featuring seasoned chicken, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, drizzled with lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let them rest before slicing.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the quinoa by bringing the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Once the chicken is slightly cooled, cut it into slices.
- To assemble the bowl, start by adding a scoop of cooked quinoa as the base.
- Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the quinoa, followed by the vegetable mixture.
- Top with sliced avocado and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a cold dish later.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- This dish can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it versatile for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg