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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fun to Make

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this nutritious chicken bowl, easily adaptable for different dietary needs.
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Can swap for tofu or chickpeas for vegetarian option.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Bowl Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Use rinsed quinoa.
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 small Red Onion Sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
  • 1/2 cup Hummus For serving.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 pieces Lemon Wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • grill or oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Marination and Cooking
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, ground paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Place chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil, then add quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Grill the chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. If baking, place in the oven for 25–30 minutes.
  6. In each serving bowl, add quinoa as the base, layer with sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta.
  7. Serve with hummus on the side and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken longer for enhanced flavor and tenderness. Adjust cooking times based on chicken thickness to avoid dryness.

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