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Two mediterranean chicken quinoa bowls.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Lauren
These Meal Prep Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls are packed with juicy chicken, fluffy quinoa, and Mediterranean flavors for an easy, healthy lunch or dinner meal prep option!
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Ingredients

Mediterranean Chicken:

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil (30g)
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (30g)
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt (120g) optional

Bowls + serving:

  • 2 10 oz bags frozen quinoa blend - I used GreenWise Mediterranean-style
  • 4 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh cucumber tomato salad, pickled red onions, etc., optional to serve

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt, paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes and Greek yogurt, if using, to a large bowl or zip-top bag. Mix well to combine.
  • Add the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
  • When ready to cook, heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or add a small drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken in an even layer, a little at a time, working in batches if needed so the pan doesn’t get too crowded.
  • Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the frozen Mediterranean quinoa blend according to package directions.
  • Divide the quinoa blend and chicken evenly between bowls. Top with feta, then seal airtight until ready to eat. If desired, serve with fresh cucumber tomato salad or pickled red onions.

Notes

* For the most flavorful chicken, marinate for at least 30 minutes. A few hours is even better, but cutting the chicken into small bite-sized pieces helps the marinade coat more surface area.
* Greek yogurt is optional and can help keep the chicken tender. Just note that when it’s mixed with lemon juice and left too long, it can start to dry the chicken out. I’d skip it if you think you might be marinating longer than a few hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.7g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 93.3mg | Sodium: 931.2mg | Potassium: 390.4mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g