Description
A vibrant and nourishing bowl filled with grilled chicken, warm quinoa, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the cooked quinoa in a saucepan over low heat with a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter until steamy. Fluff with a fork.
- Rest and slice the grilled chicken, arranging them in a large mixing bowl with cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and diced bell pepper, followed by crumbled feta and sliced olives.
- Gently fold the quinoa, chicken, and veggies until evenly mixed.
- For the tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, mixing until creamy.
- To assemble, spoon the quinoa mixture into serving bowls, top with sliced chicken, tzatziki, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, use olive oil, dried oregano, or chicken broth while reheating quinoa. Allow chicken to rest before slicing for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Bowls, Healthy Bowl Recipe, Mediterranean Cuisine, Meal Prep, Quinoa Recipe