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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Quinoa and Tzatziki Sauce

This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds total
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa yields 2 cups cooked, cooled
Vegetables and Toppings
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese preferably block feta
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%
  • 1/2 cup cucumber grated and drained well
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Equipment

  • grill
  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts, coating evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add 1 tsp oil. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Grate cucumber and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Divide the cooled quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 43gFat: 18g

Notes

This dish is versatile; consider swapping chicken with grilled shrimp or roasted vegetables for varied texture and taste.

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