High-Protein Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
A fusion of health and tradition, these Mediterranean chicken bowls feature marinated grilled chicken over fluffy quinoa, topped with fresh vegetables and feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the quinoa by rinsing it and cooking it with water or broth, simmering until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Toss vegetables (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, parsley) in a bowl with lemon juice.
- Assemble the bowls with quinoa, sliced chicken, vegetable mixture, crumbled feta, and tzatziki. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. You can also use brown rice or couscous instead of quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg