Greek Chicken Bowls
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Chicken Bowls
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A loaded Greek bowl with pan seared chicken, nutritious quinoa, a healthy Greek salad, plus tzatziki and hummus. It's an excellent dinner while any extra is awaiting for lunch the following day.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry tri color quinoa
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs (about 6 thighs), trimmed of fat
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium red bell pepper, roasted* or raw, seeded and chopped
- 3 cups chopped English cucumber (1 medium)
- 2 medium tomatoes (Roma or vine ripened), chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce, preferrably homemade
- 3/4 cup Hummus, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to directions on package.
- If using chicken breasts pound them to 1/2-inch thickness (chicken thighs don't need to be pounded even, skip that step). Dab chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano on both sides.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through , about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, rest 5 minutes then chop.
- Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl toss together bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, parsley, lemon juice and 2 Tbsp olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
- Among six bowls divide cooked quinoa, cooked chicken, and cucumber salad. To each add a dollop of tzatziki and hummus then sprinkle with feta.
Notes
- *To roast the bell pepper I just char over the flame of a gas stove using metal tongs, turning occasionally until it has some blackened charred spots all over. You can also roast under the oven broiler on a baking sheet, turning occasionally. Keep a close eye on it while roasting on stovetop or in oven. Let it cool a bit before chopping.
- Nutrition estimate based on using chicken breasts. Chicken thighs will increase calorie and fat count.
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