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Easy 30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

A quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired chicken bowl with lemon-herb chicken, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Bowls
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.75 cup tzatziki sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Coat chicken in marinade and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  3. Cook chicken in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. Divide quinoa between bowls and top with chicken, vegetables, olives, and feta.
  6. Drizzle with tzatziki and serve immediately.

Notes

Store components separately for best meal prep results.