Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Bowls: A Flavorful Delight!
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken with fresh vegetables, grains, and a zesty lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In serving bowls, layer quinoa, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with additional lemon juice and olive oil if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg