Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option, packed with tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, quinoa or rice, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Bowls: Add quinoa or rice to bowls. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
- Finish: Drizzle with dressing and garnish with parsley or dill.
Notes
You can swap out the chicken for grilled shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas. Try using farro or cauliflower rice for different base options. These bowls are great served cold or warm, and perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg