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Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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A quick and easy Mediterranean chicken bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, creamy homemade tzatziki, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • ½ cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Prepare tzatziki sauce by grating cucumber and squeezing out excess water. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts 5-7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  5. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice olives, and crumble feta cheese if using.
  6. Assemble bowls by dividing quinoa between bowls, topping with sliced chicken, dollops of tzatziki, and scattering tomatoes, olives, and feta. Garnish with extra dill or a lemon wedge if desired.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for best flavor; resting chicken after cooking locks in juices. Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. For smoother tzatziki, pulse in a food processor if desired. Avoid overcrowding pan when cooking chicken to get a good sear.

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