Lemon Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Abdelaziz

Lemon herb chicken breast over quinoa with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta. About 415 calories per serving.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 417

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 570 g, 3 medium breasts
3/4 cup dry quinoa 130 g, rinsed
1 1/2 cups water 360 ml
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 30 ml, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 60 ml, from about 2 lemons, divided
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt 3 g, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large cucumber diced, about 10 oz (300 g)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved, about 8 oz (225 g)
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives 40 g, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 40 g
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for serving

Method

Rinse the quinoa. Bring it to a boil with 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) of water, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Rest, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
While the quinoa cooks, pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch (2 cm). Whisk 1 tablespoon of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, the garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Coat the chicken and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until a food thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss the cucumber, tomatoes and olives in the dressing.
Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls (about 1/2 cup or 95 g each). Top with the sliced chicken, the vegetables, feta and parsley.

Notes

Each bowl holds about 3.5 oz (100 g) of cooked chicken. Weigh the chicken raw if you track calories closely, since cooked weight varies. Nutrition values are rough estimates calculated from standard ingredient values and will vary with brands.