Description
This Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring protein-packed chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice and crumbled feta, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that can be served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Chicken: While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season bite-sized chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, avocado slices, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each bowl with fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve the bowls warm or chilled according to preference.
Notes
- For added creaminess, add a dollop of hummus or drizzle with tahini dressing.
- Chicken can be swapped for grilled shrimp or tofu to suit dietary preferences.
- Great for meal prep – store the ingredients separately and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.
