Description
A bright and protein-packed bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a crunchy Mediterranean-style salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (for marinade)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa (any color), rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
- Pinch of salt (for cooking quinoa)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for dressing)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the marinade: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: coat chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for 20-30 minutes (up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Cook the quinoa: rinse quinoa until water runs clear, then combine with water or broth and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken: grill for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prep the salad: toss together cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and parsley/cilantro.
- Make the dressing: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: spoon quinoa into bowls, top with vegetables, sliced grilled chicken, avocado, and feta if using. Drizzle dressing over everything.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg