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Sunny Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemony Quinoa

Sunny Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemony Quinoa

Enjoy vibrant Sunny Greek Chicken Bowls with Lemony Quinoa, a delicious blend of marinated chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for chicken marinade
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice for chicken marinade
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) for marinade
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
  • 0.5 tsp salt for marinade
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Quinoa Preparation
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for quinoa
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for quinoa
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste for quinoa
Salad Components
  • 1 large cucumber (diced)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 0.5 large red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 0.5 cup hummus
  • fresh dill and parsley for garnish
Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice for vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic (minced) for vinaigrette
  • 1 tsp dried oregano for vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped) for vinaigrette
  • salt and pepper to taste for vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or up to 4 hours.
  2. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Remove the quinoa from heat and let it stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Prepare the lemon-herb vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Assemble the bowls by dividing the quinoa among four bowls. Top with the cooked chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and a dollop of hummus. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with feta cheese, dill, and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 58gFat: 20g

Notes

This recipe can easily be customized with different protein sources or vegetables.

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