Description
A delightful dish that combines healthy ingredients into a flavorful meal, featuring lemon-herb marinated chicken, chickpeas, and feta over quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bowl with the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa or rice with chickpeas and feta cheese.
- Slice the Chicken: After cooking, let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer sliced chicken over the quinoa mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh herbs for garnish and serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for up to an hour. Customize the bowl with other vegetables or grains as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, healthy recipe, quick dinner, Mediterranean, meal prep