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Vibrant Mediterranean Chicken & Quinoa Bowls

These vibrant Mediterranean Chicken & Quinoa Bowls are a healthy and delicious meal, featuring tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Bowl Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional, for garnish
For the Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large non-stick skillet
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking quinoa
  1. Combine rinsed quinoa and broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Cooking chicken
  1. Pat chicken dry, toss with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
Preparing vinaigrette
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Assembling bowls
  1. Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls, then top with cooked chicken.
Adding vegetables
  1. Distribute diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives over the quinoa and chicken.
Garnish and serve
  1. Drizzle generously with vinaigrette, sprinkle with fresh parsley, mint, and feta cheese, then serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, you can prepare the quinoa, chicken, and vinaigrette ahead of time and assemble the bowls when ready to eat. Store components separately to maintain freshness.