Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl (Print-Friendly Format)

Tender grilled chicken with quinoa, feta, olives, and veggies. Bright Mediterranean flavors perfect for meal prep.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Dressing / Marinade

01 - 60 millilitres olive oil or avocado oil
02 - Juice of 2 lemons
03 - 1 tablespoon honey
04 - 0.5 tablespoon lemon zest
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
08 - Kosher salt, to taste
09 - Kosher pepper, to taste

→ Bowls

10 - 270 grams quinoa, uncooked
11 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 - 1 English cucumber, diced
13 - 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
14 - 1 medium red onion, diced
15 - 120 grams feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 150 grams kalamata olives, pitted

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine quinoa with 500 millilitres water and a generous pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 12–15 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid if needed. Allow to cool.
02 - In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, basil, kosher salt, and kosher pepper. Stir vigorously until emulsified.
03 - Pour one third of the marinade over chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining marinade for dressing, ensuring it remains uncontaminated.
04 - Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Grill chicken breasts 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 74°C. Rest briefly, then slice.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with grilled chicken, diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, and diced red onion.
06 - Distribute crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives over bowls. Drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.

# Additional Information:

01 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
02 - Maple syrup can substitute for honey if preferred.
03 - Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C for food safety.
04 - Any neutral oil such as avocado, grapeseed, or similar may be used.
05 - Avoid overcooking chicken as it will become tough.
06 - Boneless chicken thighs may be substituted for chicken breasts.
07 - For a vegetarian adaptation, omit chicken and increase vegetables.
08 - If preparing ahead, store dressing separately and add when ready to serve.

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