🍚 Greek Chicken Grain Bowl 🥗🍗
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is packed with Mediterranean flavors, featuring marinated chicken, a hearty grain base, and fresh, colorful toppings. It’s a balanced and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Greek Marinated Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
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 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken pieces, tossing to coat. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
Prepare the Grain Base:
Cook your chosen grain (quinoa, farro, or brown rice) according to package instructions with a pinch of salt.
Fluff with a fork and set aside.
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 emulsified.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked grain among bowls.
Top each bowl with chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta, and avocado if using.
Drizzle with Greek dressing and garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy the mix of savory, fresh, and tangy flavors in every bite!
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is a flavorful, nutritious option for a complete meal that’s as delicious as it is colorful! 💛