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High Protein

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Grilled lemon-herb chicken over quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and a tzatziki drizzle.

30 min 2 servings 520 kcal 9g fiber
High ProteinMediterraneanGluten-Free

Ingredients

Produce

  • Cucumber1 medium
  • Cherry tomatoes1 cup
  • Lemon1

Proteins

  • Chicken breast2 fillets (340g)

Dairy & Eggs

  • Greek yogurt1/2 cup

Pantry

  • Kalamata olives1/4 cup
  • Olive oil2 tbsp

Grains

  • Quinoa1 cup dry

Spices

  • Oregano1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Cook quinoa per package directions; fluff and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill or sear chicken 5โ€“6 min per side; rest, then slice.

  4. 4

    Dice cucumber and tomatoes; halve olives.

  5. 5

    Whisk tzatziki: yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt.

  6. 6

    Build bowls: quinoa, chicken, veg, olives, tzatziki drizzle.

Meal-prep tip

Cook a double batch of quinoa and grill extra chicken on Sunday โ€” this bowl assembles in 5 minutes all week.

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