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Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl topped with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls

A vibrant bowl featuring quinoa, lemony chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the quinoa
  • 2 cups quinoa (rinse well)
  • 4 cups water or low-sodium broth (for cooking quinoa)
For the chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided (1 tbsp for chicken rub, 1 tbsp for cooking)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme (optional for the chicken)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the salad
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped (Roma or cherry tomatoes halved)
  • 1 cup cucumbers, chopped (English or Persian cucumbers work well)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup olives (kalamata or mixed olives), pitted and halved

Method
 

Cooking the quinoa
  1. Rinse 2 cups quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa with 4 cups water or low-sodium broth in a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Cooking the chicken
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add dried oregano or thyme if using.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reads 165°F.
  3. Remove chicken and let it rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
Preparing the salad
  1. While quinoa cooks and chicken rests, chop tomatoes and cucumbers, and thinly slice the red onion. Crumble the feta and halve the olives if needed.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives in the dressing.
Assembling the bowls
  1. To assemble, spoon quinoa into bowls, top with sliced chicken and the dressed vegetables. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top.
Meal prep tips
  1. Let everything cool to room temperature before sealing containers and refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g

Notes

For best flavor, serve with a wedge of lemon, hummus, or tzatziki. Keep lemon-dressed vegetables separate for firmer texture. Store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

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