Vibrant Mediterranean bowl with tender marinated chicken, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki sauce.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Lemon Herb Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Quinoa
09 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Bowl Toppings
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Tzatziki Sauce
17 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
18 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
21 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
22 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
23 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
24 - Pinch of black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly with marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives if using, and fresh parsley. Spoon tzatziki generously over each bowl.
06 - Serve bowls immediately, garnishing with additional lemon wedges if desired.
