Description
Greek Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, healthy dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring marinated grilled chicken atop a bed of fluffy quinoa or rice, these bowls are bursting with fresh ingredients like crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe can be customized to suit your tastes with various toppings and grains. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup quinoa or rice (uncooked)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- Grill or sauté marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes while chicken cooks.
- Assemble each bowl with quinoa/rice as the base; top with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Optional: Drizzle with additional olive oil or dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. - Feel free to swap out grains for farro or couscous. - Add olives or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.