Description
Greek Lemon Chicken Bowls are a healthy and flavorful meal prep option. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, they are easy to make and perfect for a balanced diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
- In a bowl, mix quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Divide the quinoa mixture into meal prep containers.
- Top with sliced chicken and crumbled feta cheese.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Swap quinoa for brown rice or couscous if preferred.
- Add a drizzle of tzatziki sauce for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, healthy meal prep, lemon chicken bowls, high protein