Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Grain Bowls
These Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Grain Bowls are packed with lemon-herb chicken, fresh cucumber tomato salad, feta, and quinoa. A healthy, protein-packed bowl perfect for meal prep or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Grain Bowls
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup feta crumbled
Cucumber Tomato Salad
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl add olive oil, salt, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Then add chicken cutlets and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken on a griddle over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- In a second bowl add all the Cucumber Tomato Salad ingredients. Mix to combine.
- Assemble 4 bowls, each with 1 cup of cooked quinoa, 1 sliced chicken cutlet, 1/2 cup cucumber tomato salad, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 4mg
