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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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A vibrant bowl featuring grilled Mediterranean-seasoned chicken served over fluffy quinoa with fresh vegetables, olives, feta, and creamy tzatziki for a healthy, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (or rice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup tzatziki sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165 °F / 74 °C). Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
  3. While chicken rests, prepare quinoa according to package directions (or reheat if already cooked).
  4. Divide quinoa evenly among four bowls.
  5. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
  6. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped parsley over each bowl.
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side, squeezing over just before eating if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the olive oil and spices for up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Swap quinoa for couscous, bulgur, or brown rice as preferred.
  • Add sliced avocado or roasted red peppers for more color and creaminess.
  • Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken to cut prep time.
  • Make tzatziki from scratch by combining plain Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill.

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