Herby Chicken Grain Bowls with Feta Dressing
These Herby Chicken Grain Bowls with Feta Dressing are a healthy, satisfying meals combining flavorful grilled chicken with wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, tangy feta dressing. 🍗🥗 Perfect for meal prep or a wholesome lunch/dinner.
Ingredients:
For the Herby Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1 tsp dried thyme 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Grain Bowl:
1 cup cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice 🍚
2 cups mixed greens 🥗 (spinach, arugula, or your choice)
1 cucumber, sliced 🥒
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted 🍈
For the Feta Dressing:
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 🧀
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1-2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency) 💧
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Herby Chicken:
In a small bowl, mix olive oil 🫒, lemon juice 🍋, garlic powder 🧄, oregano 🌿, thyme 🌿, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Coat the chicken breasts 🍗 in the marinade and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Prepare the Feta Dressing:
In a blender or food processor, combine feta cheese 🧀, olive oil 🫒, lemon juice 🍋, oregano 🌿, garlic powder 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Blend until smooth, adding water 💧 as needed to reach your desired dressing consistency.
Assemble the Grain Bowls:
Divide the cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice 🍚 between bowls.
Top each with mixed greens 🥗, sliced cucumber 🥒, cherry tomatoes 🍅, red onion 🧅, and kalamata olives 🍈.
Add the sliced herby chicken 🍗 on top.
Serve:
Drizzle with the feta dressing 🧑🍳 and serve immediately.
These Herby Chicken Grain Bowls with Feta Dressing are packed with fresh flavors, creamy dressing, and protein-rich chicken. Perfect for a wholesome, balanced meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying! 🍗🥗
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