Description
A vibrant and nourishing dish combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful feta for a delicious Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tzatziki sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Layer in a bowl the cooked quinoa or rice, followed by the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Top with the sliced chicken and serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor and consider adding more veggies for extra nutrients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg