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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl

A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl featuring seasoned chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, feta, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Bowl
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced (or pickled)
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  2. While chicken cooks, prepare quinoa according to package directions.
Vinaigrette
  1. Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Assembly
  1. Divide cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  2. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with the lemon-herb vinaigrette before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also use pre-cooked quinoa to save time. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and herbs in the vinaigrette to your taste. This bowl is also great for meal prepping!