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Greek Chicken Bowl

A wholesome Mediterranean-inspired bowl with juicy grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh veggies, kalamata olives, and feta. Ready in 28 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil extra virgin olive oil preferred
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • kosher pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa uncooked, rinsed
  • 32 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 medium breasts, about 2 lbs
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 4 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup kalamata olives pitted

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Small jar or bowl for dressing
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Add the quinoa to a small saucepan with 2 cups of water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and the water is absorbed. Drain any excess water, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.
  2. Combine all dressing and marinade ingredients in a small jar: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir or shake vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified.
  3. Pour about one-third of the marinade over the chicken breasts and toss to coat completely. Set the remaining dressing aside in a clean bowl or jar, keeping it completely separate from the raw chicken.
  4. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side until cooked through and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Do not press down on the chicken while grilling.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. While it rests, dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, and dice the red onion.
  6. Divide the cooled quinoa evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange sliced chicken and prepped vegetables on top, then finish with crumbled feta and kalamata olives. Drizzle generously with the reserved clean dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Store each component separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep dressing separate when meal prepping. Chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts. Maple syrup can replace honey. For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and add extra vegetables or chickpeas. Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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