Description
Discover the Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Fresh Flavors for Easy Meal Prep, a vibrant dish designed to brighten your weeknights and simplify meal prep. This bowl is packed with marinated chicken breast, colorful veggies, and nutritious quinoa, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether you enjoy it for dinner, pack it for lunch, or serve it at a picnic, this recipe is incredibly versatile and visually appealing. The combination of fresh herbs and zesty lemon juice infuses every bite with a burst of flavor, while options to customize with seasonal vegetables make it perfect for any palate. Enjoy this healthy meal that keeps well in the fridge for quick meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 to taste Salt and Black Pepper
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1/2 medium Red Onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
- 1/2 cup Hummus
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 2 pieces Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring coverage. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa with water or broth in a pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa as the base, topped with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and hummus.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg