– 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper, chopped
– ½ red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
For the Greek dressing:
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Making Greek Chicken Bowls is straightforward and quick. Follow these steps to create your delicious meal:
1. Cook the Grain: If you haven’t already, prepare your quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
2. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the chicken breasts evenly.
3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Chop the Veggies: While the chicken cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper, and slice the red onion.
6. Slice the Chicken: Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips or cubed pieces.
7. Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, layer 1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
8. Drizzle the Dressing: Generously drizzle the Greek dressing over each assembled bowl.
9. Garnish: Finish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.