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Mediterranean Chicken Bowls for Dinner

Make quick and delicious Mediterranean chicken bowls packed with grilled chicken, veggies, quinoa, and bold Greek flavors. Perfect for dinner or meal prep success!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade/Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.5 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Kosher pepper to taste
For the Bowls
  • 1.5 cups quinoa uncooked
  • 4 medium chicken breasts boneless and skinless, approximately 2 lbs
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 4 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 red onion medium, diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup kalamata olives pitted

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • jar
  • grill pan or outdoor grill
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Cook the Quinoa
  1. Add the 1 ½ cups quinoa to a saucepan with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until tender. Drain if needed and let cool completely.
Prepare the Dressing/Marinade
  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, basil, kosher salt, and pepper in a jar. Stir vigorously to emulsify.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Pour 1/3 of the marinade over chicken breasts, ensuring even coating. Reserve the remaining marinade for dressing.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Build the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooled quinoa among four serving bowls. Top with the grilled chicken, diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, and diced red onion.
Add Final Touches
  1. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives over the bowls. Drizzle the reserved untouched dressing over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for healthy dinners or meal prep success. Easily adapt for dietary needs like vegan or vegetarian options.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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