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Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Oregano-lemon chicken, quinoa, crisp vegetables and a spoon of tzatziki. Bright, balanced and lunchbox-ready all week.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
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Greek-style roast chicken with rice pilaf, olives, salad, dolmades and pita

Photo: Rennett Stowe (Flickr) · CC BY 2.0

Method

  1. 1

    Toss chicken with olive oil, oregano, half the lemon juice, one grated garlic clove and salt.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Simmer the rinsed quinoa in 400 ml water until fluffy.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through (74°C inside).

    12 min
  4. 4

    Rest the chicken, then slice.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Stir yogurt with a little grated cucumber, the remaining garlic and lemon for a quick tzatziki.

  6. 6

    Build bowls with quinoa, chicken, vegetables, olives and feta; finish with tzatziki.

Watch how it's made

Hand-picked videos of this dish or its classic version. Their quantities differ, so follow ours for the macros above.

  • Easy Greek Chicken Salad Bowl Recipe - Delicious and Healthy!

    Natashas Kitchen · YouTube

  • Chicken and Quinoa Grain Bowls | EASY DINNER

    Feelgoodfoodie · YouTube

Substitutions

  • Use chickpeas and halloumi for a vegetarian version.
  • Swap quinoa for bulgur or orzo.
  • Turkey breast or prawns work well in place of chicken.

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