Souvlaki-Inspired Chicken Bowls

Name: Souvlaki-Inspired Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1.5 cup quick-cook quinoa (uncooked); 1 cucumber (large, diced); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Marinated chicken breast pieces quickly pan-seared and served over fluffy quinoa with a fresh cucumber and tomato salad, finished with crumbled feta.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.70/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb

Ingredients

2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1.5 cup quick-cook quinoa (uncooked)
1 cucumber (large, diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine chicken breast cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes if time allows).
While chicken marinates, prepare quick-cook quinoa according to package directions.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
In a small bowl, combine diced cucumber and diced Roma tomatoes. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Divide cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top with cooked chicken, cucumber and tomato salad, and crumbled feta cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a creamier bowl, a dollop of store-bought tzatziki or a simple yogurt-cucumber sauce makes a great addition. You can also quickly broil the chicken for an extra charred flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 328
Protein: 38.2 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fat: 12.2 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Sodium: 547 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Sugar: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 113 mg