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And just like that, it's a new year. Also known as stop being a fatty Chris and start eating healthier. I've been "round" for pretty much my entire life, so I feel like it's become the norm for each New Year to coincide with a self-help promise to eat healthier and make better food decisions.
The problem is... I love food. A lot. Eating is pretty much my favorite thing ever. But I love Olivia more. And she needs her Daddy around for a long time. That's why I lost about 50 pounds last year, which I'm super proud of. But those darn holidays. They totally got the better of me, and now it's time to get back on track.
Here's the thing. Eating healthy can be really, truly terrible. I know. I've been on diets pretty much my whole life. Can I tell you the secret? Eat amazing food. Seriously. Eat food with huge, delicious, irresistible flavors. Just stop eating crap, and cook real food.
I've been on a huge Greek food kick lately. Not only does it have super bright and fresh flavors, it's also remarkably healthy. That's the type of food craving I can get behind right now. And this epic Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl... well, I could eat this every night because I'm officially obsessed.
We start out with some quinoa. I've been told that's a healthy grain, so let's load up. Top it with some grilled chicken that's been marinated heavily with those seriously legit Greek flavors... lemon, olive oil, oregano, garlic. Pretty much the marinade dreams are made of. And yes, I grilled this chicken on our outdoor gas grill in frigid 20 degree winter weather. #worthit
Then it gets fun.
Creamy hummus. Salty feta. A bright and acidic tahini sauce. And of course, a super simple and fresh Israeli salad. Gotta admit, I'm not a big cucumber guy. But when it comes to Israeli salad, I always make an exception. It's delicious and irreplaceable in this Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl.
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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 10 ounces good-quality store bought hummus
- Israeli Salad (recipe below)
- Tahini Sauce (recipe below)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
for the Israeli Salad
- 1 cucumber, peeled and seeds removed, finely diced
- 2 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
for the Tahini Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and a big pinch of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper in a ziploc bag. Add chicken, toss to coat, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight*.
- When ready to eat, preheat grill over medium-high heat and grill chicken breasts until just cooked through. Let cooked chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Divide cooked quinoa between 4 bowls. Topped with sliced grilled chicken, a spoonful of hummus, Israeli salad, a generous drizzle of tahini sauce, and a sprinkle of feta cheese and parsley. Devour immediately.
for the Israeli Salad
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated (although the cucumbers and tomatoes texture will change a bit), make sure to stir well before serving.
for the Tahini Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Season with Kosher salt. If a thinner consistency is desired, add a little more water. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to a week.
Notes
*I marinate the chicken before going to bed the night before, and then by the time you are ready to grill your chicken the next day, it's FULL of flavor.
**the total prep time doesn't include marinating time
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
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Tara S
My favorite go-to healthy meal is some spiralized sweet potato noodles (my grocery sells packages of these ready-to-go) sauteed with whatever veggies I have in my fridge and need to use up. For protein, I throw in some leftover meat or some beans. Easy and delicious!
Rosie
I love a huge salad with protein and tons of veggies. I never get tired of it, and I like to make whole grain breads, rolls, flatbreads and crackers to go with it.
Whitney M
My husband and I are really loving meals like this lately- good grains, protein, and a lot of veggies. It's always quick and delicious, and gives us leftovers for lunch!
Lindsay
My favorite go to meal these days is a chicken and rice with kale soup recipe from Simple Roots Wellness. It's full of healthy veggies, fresh herbs and topped with avocado. (I love sneaking kale or spinach into most any soup!)
Becky
I have made this recipe several times. I love your healthy bowls. Your sriracha chicken bowl is also on regular repeat around here. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
lorajack
Taste of this recipe yum..look like so amazing. Yesterday i making CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL recipe my children really like this recipe . All ingredients we use in this recipes are very health. Thanks for sharing this healthy recipes.