🍚 Greek Chicken Grain Bowl 🥗🍗
The Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is a vibrant, healthy, and satisfying meal, bringing together Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like marinated Greek chicken, hearty grains, and fresh veggies. With a drizzle of tangy dressing, it's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Greek Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
2 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Grain Base:
1 cup cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice (your choice) 🍚
2 cups water or vegetable broth 🥣
Pinch of salt 🧂
Toppings:
1/2 cucumber, diced 🥒
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🫒
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped 🌿
Optional: 1/2 avocado, sliced 🥑
Greek Dressing:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 🫒
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 🍷
1 tsp Dijon mustard 🍯
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add diced chicken, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes if time permits.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
Prepare the Grain Base:
Cook your chosen grain (quinoa, farro, or brown rice) according to package directions with a pinch of salt.
Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
Make the Greek Dressing:
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked grain into bowls.
Top with Greek chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, crumbled feta, and avocado (if using).
Drizzle generously with the Greek dressing and garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean in each bite!
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is fresh, tangy, and full of healthy ingredients—a perfect go-to for a balanced and delicious meal! 💛
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