Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl 🥗🍗🇬🇷

Fresh, high-protein Mediterranean bowl that’s simple, filling, and meal-prep friendly

Introduction

This bowl is a balanced mix of lemon-oregano chicken, fluffy quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and creamy tzatziki-style sauce. It’s light but satisfying, and works great for lunches or post-workout meals.

Ingredients

Chicken:

500g chicken breast or thighs (cubed)
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper

Quinoa:

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or broth
Pinch of salt

Bowl Base:

1 cucumber (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup feta cheese (optional but recommended)
1/3 cup olives (optional)

Quick Tzatziki Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic (grated)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cucumber (grated & squeezed dry)
Salt & dill (optional)

Timing

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
Total time: ~30–35 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook quinoa

Rinse quinoa, then cook with water or broth. Fluff and set aside.

Step 2: Cook chicken

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

Step 3: Prepare veggies

Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Set aside.

Step 4: Make tzatziki

Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, and dill.

Step 5: Assemble bowl

Layer quinoa, chicken, vegetables, and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki.

Nutritional Information (approx per serving)

Calories: 450–650 kcal
Protein: 35–45g
Carbohydrates: 35–50g
Fat: 15–25g

Health Benefits

High protein for muscle recovery
Rich in fiber and micronutrients
Healthy fats from olive oil and feta
Balanced carbs for energy
Great for meal prep

Serving Suggestions

Extra lemon wedges
Hummus on the side
Warm pita bread
Roasted chickpeas
Fresh herbs (parsley, dill)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overcooking chicken (dry texture)
Not rinsing quinoa (can taste bitter)
Skipping seasoning on chicken
Watery tzatziki (don’t forget to drain cucumber)
Overloading bowl (hurts balance of flavors)

Storage Tips

Store components separately for best freshness
Chicken + quinoa last up to 4 days in fridge
Tzatziki lasts 3–4 days refrigerated
Assemble just before eating for best texture
Not ideal for freezing once assembled