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This Greek Chicken bowl is exactly what you need for an easy lunch or dinner! Made with quinoa, fresh cucumber, kalamata olives, and grilled chicken breasts for a well-rounded Mediterranean-inspired meal.
You may also like my air fryer turkey breast or my maple-glazed baked whole chicken.
In the mood for Greek-inspired cuisine that is jam-packed with yummy flavors? If you like chicken, cucumbers, and quinoa, then you’re going to love this healthy Greek chicken recipe.
I have to say that the leftovers are even better, making it great for meal prep, too. The whole family will love these perfectly mixed flavors. Juicy and tender chicken breast served over quinoa and a load of Greek-style veggies and feta cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Why I Love Recipe
- Flavorful: This Greek chicken is loaded with all types of fresh and bright flavors you will love. Tender, flavorful, and incredibly appetizing all thanks to tender chicken and fresh veggies.
- Wholesome: Packed with nutrient-dense veggies and quinoa with a good amount of protein, this chicken bowl is a well-rounded meal for lunch or dinner. Gluten-free, too!
- Simple: You will love how easy this recipe is! Comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick and easy dinner recipe.
Ingredients You Will Need
Here is a list of ingredients you will need for this Greek chicken bowl recipe. The full measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
For the Marinade:
- oil: I used olive oil, but you may use avocado oil
- lemons, you will need a couple of lemons for both the juice and zest
- honey
- garlic, minced
- oregano, dried
- basil, dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- quinoa, uncooked
- Chicken breasts: I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You may also use chicken thighs.
- cucumber, English
- tomatoes, Roma tomatoes
- kalamata olives
- red onion, diced
- feta cheese, crumbled
How to Make Greek Chicken Bowl
- First, cook the quinoa: Add the quinoa to a saucepan with water and salt. Place over medium heat and allow the quinoa to simmer for 12-15 minutes. Once finished cooking, drain the quinoa.
- Combine the marinade: Next, combine all of the marinade ingredients in a blender or jar. Stir.
- Marinate the chicken: Then, pour ⅓ of the marinade over the chicken and toss. Reserve the remaining marinade and set it aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill over medium heat. Next, add the chicken to the grill and grill for six to eight minutes per side.
- Divide: Next, divide the quinoa among serving bowls. Top with grilled chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish: Finally, crumble feta cheese and kalamata olives over the chicken bowl and drizzle the remainder of the dressing.
Recipe Note and Tips
- Store the leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- You may use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use any oil you have. Either avocado, grapeseed, or any other neutral oil will work.
- Do not overcook the chicken, or it will be too tough.
- Want to use boneless chicken thighs? Go right ahead.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken and load it up with more veggies.
- If meal prepping this meal, do not mix the dressing in. Store it separately until ready to serve.
What goes well with a Greek chicken bowl?
- You can serve this Greek chicken bowl with roasted honey-glazed carrots or any other side of vegetables.
- Potatoes: Serve this chicken bowl with a side of crispy Parmesan potatoes.
- Soup: Feel free to serve this Greek bowl with a side of soup. Try it with my Middle Eastern Crushed Lentil Soup.
- Homemade Dinner rolls or buns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Although both contain close to the same amount of calories, quinoa is a bit more loaded with protein and fiber than rice. Also, quinoa has a lower glycemic index than rice, which will not spike your insulin production.
Quinoa is great for a variety of things such as soups, salads, casseroles, and so much more! Again, they are loaded with protein and fiber and help keep you full longer when compared to other grains.
Yes, quinoa is known to be a superfood because it is nutrient-dense and filled with fiber and protein.
If you have leftovers, place them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be served cold and enjoyed as a salad. Perfect for meal prepping.
Yes. If you do not like quinoa or have any on hand, you can use brown or white rice instead.
Sure! You do not have to stick with chicken. If you prefer to use salmon or shrimp, you can swap the chicken out for whatever protein you prefer.
More Chicken Recipes
- Greek Baked Beans
- Easy Greek Chicken Salad
- Greek Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad
- Greek Shrimp with Zoodles
- Homemade Baba Ganoush
- Baked BBQ Chicken Breast
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Greek Chicken Bowl
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Ingredients
Dressing/Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil, or avocado oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Kosher pepper, to taste
Quinoa Bowls
- 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, medium, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 Cup kalamata olives, pitted
Instructions
- Add the 1 ½ cups quinoa to a small saucepan together with 2 cups of water and a generous pinch of salt. Place over medium heat and allow it to simmer for about 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Once the quinoa is done cooking, drain if needed, then set aside and allow it to cool.
- To a small jar, add all dressing/marinade ingredients ( ¼ cup olive oil, 2 lemons (juiced) 1 tablespoon honey, ½ tablespoon lemon zest, 1 garlic clove – minced, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, Kosher salt, and Kosher pepper) and stir vigorously to emulsify.
- Pour about 1/3 of the marinade over the 4 chicken breasts and toss to completely coat. Reserve the remaining marinade to use as dressing, making sure it doesn't touch the raw meat.
- Heat a grill pan or an outside grill over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and grill for 6-8 min per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reads 165F.
- Divide the cooled quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Top with the grilled chicken and prepped veggies (1 English cucumber– chopped, 4 Roma tomatoes, diced, and 1 red onion, diced).
- Add the 1 cup feta cheese into the bowls separately and 1 Cup kalamata olives over the chicken bowls and drizzle with the remaining untouched dressing.
Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- You may use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use any oil you have. Either avocado, grapeseed, or any other neutral oil will work.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it will be too tough.
- Want to use boneless chicken thighs? Go right ahead.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken and load it up with more veggies.
- If meal prepping this meal, do not mix the dressing in. Store it separately until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!
Amazing chicken bowl. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
So glad you loved it
I’d love to make this but 830 calories per serving???
I saw that as well and wondered if that was accurate.
The ingredients do add up, unfortunately. Sometimes we don’t think that it should be that high, but between the olive oil, feta cheese, chicken, olives, and quinoa it does add up. I would suggest you use less quinoa and feta cheese to cut down on the calories.
Hi! So I went back and re-did the automated calculation. Seems to be right for 4 servings. The ingredients do add up, unfortunately. Sometimes we don’t think that it should be that high, but between the olive oil, feta cheese, chicken, olives, and quinoa it does add up. I would suggest you use less quinoa and feta cheese to cut down on the calories.
This was very delicious and easy. Instead of using chicken breasts I used Morning Star veggie chik’n strips. This will definitely become a regular go-to meal.
Yay. Thank you
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Yes. You can store in the fridge for up to 4 days
This looks so good! What a great meal for a weeknight or to make for guests!
This recipe is so good! I cut the chicken into cubes and did it in the air fryer. We’ve already made it twice.
This recipe is awesome! Very flavorful and I will def be making again. I made white rice with chicken broth, I made twice the dressing- 1/2 of batch for 2.5 lbs chicken marinade, 2nd 1/2 for pouring onto cooked grilled chicken. I then made a veggie salad and used 1 full batch of dressing on that and let marinade. I might make dressing in the blender next time. Thanks for posting!!
Love LOVE this recipe! We are a “bowl” family and the Greek twist was a real hit tonight for dinner! The only things I did different was I used white rice I already had cooked instead of quinoa and I combined the tomato, cucumber and onion together then poured the remaining dressing over all that to marinate while cooking the chicken. SO delish! I think the honey is the “secret ingredient” here because it cuts through all the strong acid flavors to make a well balanced flavor profile. Thanks so much for this!
Is it 830 calories for one serving or for all the servings together?
I was wondering that myself, seems high for one serving
Ugh. Went to make this tonight and it was great – just really needed olives! I noticed there are olives in the picture but they did not make it into the recipe so I unfortunately didn’t think of it until we were eating!
Hi Nicole. Sorry about the little hiccup I just fixed it. The olives do get added at the very end. I wish you just added it when you realized it lol. It wouldn’t have been too late. Sorry again!
Prepped this for lunch. Subbed the quinoa for riced cauliflower. 10/10! This was so good!
I didn’t have quinoa so I used cauliflower rice instead and turned out delicious. I served it with my Orange salad.
Orange salad:
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
Arils of 1 pomegranate
A few leaves of mint
Olive oil & honey (about a tbsp of each, but I don’t measure)
Chopped small red onion
S&P
How long does the chicken need to marinate?
We recommend 30-60 minutes in the fridge
I didnt try this recipe yet. However, I want to point out that since there is dairy and meat (feta and chicken), this recipe is not kosher. Please fix this error as it is incorrect.
Thanks. We will get that fixed now.
Hi there, love your recipes, are the nutrition breakdowns per serving or for the entire recipe, please? For eg. The Greek chicken bowl,
Thanks
Bethany
Yes, Its per serving.