Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl (Printable)
Grilled chicken and quinoa with fresh vegetables, feta, olives, and lemon dressing for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Juice of 1 lemon
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Quinoa
09 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cucumber, diced
14 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
16 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
17 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
18 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
20 - 1 teaspoon honey
21 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
22 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Bring quinoa, broth, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta on top. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day planning flavors
- The leftovers somehow taste even better when the dressing has time to work into everything
02 -
- Do not skip letting the chicken rest or you will lose all those juices
- The dressing needs a good whisk to come together properly
03 -
- Cut your vegetables uniformly for the most satisfying texture in every bite
- Let the dressing sit for at least 10 minutes to meld the flavors