Greek Chicken Grain Bowl
Looking for a delicious and healthy lunch option? Look no further than this Greek Chicken Grain Bowl! Packed with protein, fibre, and fresh flavours, this dish is the perfect way to fuel your afternoon and keep you satisfied until dinnertime. Tender chicken is seasoned with classic Mediterranean herbs and spices, then paired with nutty quinoa, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or just looking for a quick and easy lunch idea, this grain bowl is sure to hit the spot!
Ingredients
Forthe grains
- ¾ cup quinoa
- ¾ cup bulgur wheat
- 3 cup water/stock
- 1 tsp salt
Forthe chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Forthe grain bowls
- tzatzikisauce
- Fetacheese cubed
- Kalamataolives
- Slicedcucumber
- Halvedcherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and bulgur wheat in a pot andcook until the water has evaporated. Cover with a lid and allow to steam for 30minutes
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of olive oil,garlic, oregano, and lemon juice for a minimum of 20 minutes
- Cook the marinated chicken in a medium-hot panuntil both sides are golden brown and cooked through. Rest the cooked chickenfor a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a bowl, add the cooked grains, and top withsliced chicken, cubed feta cheese, olives, cucumber, and tomato
- In a bowl, add the cooked grains, and top withsliced chicken, cubed feta cheese, olives, cucumber, and tomato
Notes
- Calories: 347
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1884mg
- Carbohydrate: 42g
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSodium: 1884mg
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