Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep with Grilled Chicken and Quinoa
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal prep featuring grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Add to a pot with water or broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Divide quinoa salad into meal prep containers, top with grilled chicken, and garnish with parsley. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil and lemon juice before grilling. Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg