Ingredients
Method
Cooking the quinoa
- Rinse 2 cups quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
- Combine rinsed quinoa with 4 cups water or low-sodium broth in a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove chicken and let it rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
Preparing the salad
- 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.
- 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
- To assemble, spoon quinoa into bowls, top with sliced chicken and the dressed vegetables. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top.
Meal prep tips
- Let everything cool to room temperature before sealing containers and refrigerating.
Nutrition
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.
