Description
Indulge in a vibrant Greek Chicken Bowl, featuring marinated grilled chicken served over a colorful mix of fresh vegetables and fluffy grains. Bursting with zesty flavors from lemon and herbs, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, taking your taste buds on a delightful journey to the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill each chicken breast for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165Β°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Prepare veggies by dicing cucumber, halving cherry tomatoes, and slicing red onion.
- Assemble your bowls: start with rice or quinoa as the base, layer sliced chicken on top, and add diced veggies.
- Drizzle with leftover marinade as dressing and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like parsley or thyme. You can customize your bowl with seasonal vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini. Substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.