Mediterranean Chicken Bowls with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Bright, wholesome bowls featuring seasoned grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a cooling Greek yogurt sauce. A balanced, flexibility-friendly dish that comes together in under an hour and happily serves four. Perfect for meal-prep days or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional topping: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat. Let marinate for 5–10 minutes while you heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through and nicely browned on the edges, about 6–8 minutes, turning once. Remove from heat and set aside to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, fluff the cooked quinoa and prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the olives.
- Make the Greek yogurt sauce: in a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and well mixed. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a teaspoon or two of water or extra lemon juice.
- Assemble the bowls: divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta. Add sliced chicken on top. Finish with a generous dollop of the Greek yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of parsley if using.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate the components separately for up to 2 days. If chilling, keep the yogurt sauce in a separate container and assemble just before eating.