Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Mediterranean bowl. Featuring a fluffy base of quinoa or couscous, tender grilled chicken, and a colorful mix of fresh veggies, this dish is drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing that brightens every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s as visually stunning as it is nutritious. Customize it to suit your taste and enjoy a delightful experience in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or couscous
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Cook quinoa or couscous according to package instructions until fluffy. For quinoa, rinse and boil in double the water until tender.
- Grill the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Chop Veggies: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
- Mix Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Fluff quinoa/couscous in a large bowl; add sliced chicken, veggies, and feta.
- Drizzle & Serve: Pour dressing over the bowl and toss gently. Garnish with herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg