Description
Discover the secret to flavorful, healthy meals with these delicious Mediterranean chicken bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa salad topped with sliced chicken.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- 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: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg