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Greek Chicken Bowls

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.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

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

Instructions

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  1. Cook quinoa according to directions on package.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.