Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl combines succulent chicken and vibrant veggies, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s a quick and healthy meal option that’s bursting with flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning or mediterranean seasoning
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 large seedless cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel, then place them on a large plate.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with all purpose seasoning, rubbing it evenly.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and slice it into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
- In the same skillet, add quinoa, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, blend the dressing ingredients in a tall glass using an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust tartness with more honey if desired.
- In individual shallow bowls, layer quinoa, chopped chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta. Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or your choice of plant-based protein.
Feel free to customize the veggies based on what you have available or your personal preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg