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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Your New Go-To Healthy Delight

This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl combines grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and wholesome ingredients for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for depth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup quinoa or couscous or farro
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth broth adds flavor
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or seasonal variety
  • 1 medium cucumber or bell peppers
  • 1 medium red onion or shallots
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives or green olives
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese or tofu for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup hummus store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Place the chicken breasts into a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, coating well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Remove the marinated chicken and grill each side for 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If baking, place on a lined sheet and cook for 25–30 minutes.
  6. Assemble your bowl with a scoop of quinoa, topped with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
  7. Add a dollop of hummus and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For better flavor, marinate chicken longer, rinse quinoa before cooking, and ensure grill is oiled to avoid sticking.

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