Healthy Greek Chicken Bowl
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Healthy Greek Chicken Bowl, a nutritious meal that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. With quinoa or brown rice as a wholesome base and customizable toppings, every bite is satisfying and energizing. Delight your family with this colorful bowl that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 medium seedless cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions (quinoa: ~15 min; brown rice: ~45 min).
- While grains cook, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion while chicken cooks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer cooked quinoa/rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg