Protein-packed bowl with lemon-herb chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lemon Herb Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Quinoa
09 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Bowl Toppings
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Tzatziki
17 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
18 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
21 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
22 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
23 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
24 - Pinch of black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for minimum 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for optimal flavor.
02 - Rinse quinoa under cold running water. Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and reserve.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until uniform and refrigerate until service.
04 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken breasts 5 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Distribute cooked quinoa equally among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, olives if using, and fresh parsley. Add generous dollop of tzatziki to each bowl.
06 - Serve bowls immediately with optional lemon wedges for garnish.
