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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • Olive oil for the pan

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa and place in a saucepan with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken, turn to coat, and let marinate while quinoa cooks, about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a slick of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes on the first side, flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest on a cutting board 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. Stir together yogurt, 1 small grated garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt. Add a teaspoon of water if too thick.
  5. Divide quinoa among bowls, top with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve.

Notes

Make the yogurt sauce up to a day ahead and keep it chilled; the flavors meld and the garlic softens. If you only have dried dill in the pantry, start with 1 teaspoon and taste before adding more.