Description
Fresh and nourishing Mediterranean chicken wellness bowls made with seasoned chicken, fluffy grains, crisp vegetables, and creamy yogurt for a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 680 g or 1.5 pounds
- Quinoa, 360 g or 2 cups cooked
- Cherry tomatoes, 200 g or 1.5 cups halved
- Cucumber, 1 large diced
- Red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced
- Red onion, 0.5 medium thinly sliced
- Olive oil, 45 ml or 3 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves, 3 cloves minced
- Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon
- Lemon juice, 30 ml or 2 tablespoons
- Plain yogurt, 120 g or half cup
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Toss the chicken with garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest, then slice.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Toss vegetables with lemon juice and remaining olive oil.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa, sliced chicken, vegetables, and a dollop of plain yogurt.
Notes
- Season each component lightly for balanced flavor.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Add extra lemon juice just before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg