Greek Chicken Bowls: Easy, Healthy Meal for Busy Weeknights
A delicious and healthy Greek chicken bowl recipe that is easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and olives.
- Top the quinoa mixture with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before grilling.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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