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Greek Chicken Bowl

A quick and delicious Greek Chicken Bowl filled with vibrant ingredients, cozy flavors, and wholesome goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Fresh or thawed chicken
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed before cooking
  • 1 piece cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 piece red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Optional: for garnish
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced Kalamata or green olives work well
Dressing & Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 piece lemon, juiced Fresh lemon juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Method
 

Cooking Quinoa and Chicken
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Grill or pan-fry chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss to combine.
  3. Top the quinoa mixture with sliced chicken.
  4. Serve immediately!

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, serve with warm pita bread, or add chili flakes for a kick. Don’t skip the resting step for the chicken, as it locks in juices.