Description
A quick and healthy Greek-inspired chicken bowl with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon-tahini dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide lettuce among four bowls.
- Top lettuce with cooked quinoa, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade.
- You can substitute brown rice for quinoa.
- Prepare the lemon-tahini dressing by whisking together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of salt.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek chicken bowl, easy chicken recipe, healthy lunch, Mediterranean bowl, quinoa bowl, quick dinner