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A balanced Mediterranean-inspired lemon herb chicken and quinoa bowl designed to meet your specific nutritional goals and flavor profile.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breast
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 large Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano to create the marinade.
- 3
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and toss with half of the prepared marinade.
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, cooked chicken, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Drizzle the remaining marinade over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- 8
Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving or portioning into meal prep containers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
kcal
Protein
35
g
Carbs
38
g
Fat
14
g
Fiber
5
g
Sugar
3
g
Sodium
480
mg
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