Description
These Easy Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls are fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, they feature marinated grilled chicken, quinoa, crisp veggies, briny olives, and creamy feta—all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients
For the Dressing/Marinade:
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¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
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2 lemons, juiced
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1 tablespoon honey
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½ tablespoon lemon zest
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Kosher pepper, to taste
For the Bowls:
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1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 English cucumber, diced
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4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
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1 medium red onion, diced
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 cup pitted kalamata olives
Instructions
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Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
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Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Cook the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
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Grill the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
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Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa into bowls and top with sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
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Serve: Drizzle with extra dressing or tzatziki if desired.
Notes
You can swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
These bowls are perfect for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean