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Grilled Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls

A fresh and hearty chicken and quinoa bowl loaded with the classic Greek flavors! It's like a deconstructed gyro. So many layers of nutritious ingredients and various textures. You'll love the finishing touch of a creamy tzatziki!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp)
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp honey (optional*)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Quinoa and Toppings
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 large Roma tomato cored and diced
  • 1 avocado, cored and diced (optional)
  • 1/3 English cucumber, diced
  • 2/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives (optional)
  • 1 cup tzatziki (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

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  1. Pound thicker parts of chicken breasts to even out their thickness. Transfer to a gallon size resealable bag. 
  2. In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, honey and season with salt and pepper to taste (about 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper). Pour olive oil mixture over chicken in bag. 
  3. Seal bag while pressing excess air out. Rub marinade over chicken then transfer to refrigerator and marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. 
  4. Cook quinoa in low-sodium chicken broth or water according to directions on package. 
  5. Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees F. Once preheated grill chicken 4 - 6 minutes per side (depending on their size) until center registers 165 degrees. Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes then dice into cubes.
  6. To assemble bowls, divide a layer of quinoa among 4 pasta bowls. Top with chicken, tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers, feta, olives and tzatziki. Serve warm.

Notes

  • *I like to add the honey just to help the chicken brown better. I like those dark grill marks on the chicken. 
  • **Follow link here for my homemade Tzatziki recipe (not included in prep time).
  • Recipe source: adapted from my Greek Kebabs and Gyros