Description
A colorful dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (or brown rice/couscous)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (omit for a vegan option)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup tahini (or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/4 cup water (adjust based on desired consistency)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Toss to coat them thoroughly. Let the chicken sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Prepare the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer the cooked quinoa at the bottom. Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle the Dressing: Pour the tahini dressing over each bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Summer Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are ready to be served!
Notes
These bowls can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Pair them with pita bread or tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg