Description
A healthy and delicious Mediterranean Chicken Bowl filled with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and nutritious grains, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken
- Seasonal vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- Quinoa or brown rice
- Olives
- Feta cheese
- Lemon
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, cilantro)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Start by grilling the chicken until it’s cooked through. Once it’s done, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate pot, cook your quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions, usually about 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently mix everything together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
Use seasonal vegetables for a fresher taste. Marinate the chicken before grilling for extra flavor. You can also switch out the protein with shrimp or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken bowl, healthy meal, quinoa, grilled chicken