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Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Israeli Salad, Hummus, and Tahini Sauce | sharedappetite.com

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl


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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 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

  1. 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*.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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