Description
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce served over quinoa or brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh herbs (parsley, oregano)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix the diced chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken, cooking it until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Combine the Bowl Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa or brown rice with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and mixed greens. Toss gently.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place a hearty scoop of the grain and veggie mixture into bowls, top with cooked chicken, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Customize with olives or goat cheese for different tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg