Name: Mediterranean Chicken & Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into cutlets); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup uncooked quinoa (cooked according to package instructions); 1 cup English cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; Lemon wedges for serving; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil (to bind); 3 tbsp olive oil (for garnish); 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced; A squeeze of lemon juice; A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

A vibrant dish celebrating the essence of the Mediterranean, featuring marinated chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into cutlets)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked quinoa (cooked according to package instructions)
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Lemon wedges for serving
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil (to bind)
3 tbsp olive oil (for garnish)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
A squeeze of lemon juice
A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss in the chicken cutlets and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for roughly 5–6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prep the mix-ins: Prepare your quinoa according to package instructions and combine parsley, dill, and feta in a bowl with a splash of olive oil.
Assemble the bowl: Begin with a base of quinoa, arrange chicken slices, and then add toppings like cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and the herb-feta mixture. Drizzle with herb oil and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Customize with seasonal ingredients or different proteins. Meal prep components for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Quinoa, Healthy, Easy Recipe