Description
A vibrant and wholesome dish bursting with flavor and nutrition, featuring tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- Tzatziki sauce
- Feta cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breast in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or skillet until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prepare the quinoa or rice as instructed.
- Assemble the bowls with cooked quinoa or rice, topped with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with feta cheese if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate overnight if possible. Serve with warm pita bread or Greek salad for a full experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg