Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Greek Chicken Bowls, featuring marinated grilled chicken served over a bed of quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Prepare quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble the bowls by starting with a scoop of quinoa or rice, then topping with sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for the full 2 hours if possible.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Recipe, Mediterranean Cuisine