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High-Protein Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowls for Weight Loss Recipe
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken bowl, perfect for weight loss and healthy eating.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Grains and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber cucumber
- ¼ red onion red onion
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup parsley
Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to make marinade.
- Toss chicken with marinade, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet or grill until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F, then rest and slice.
- Prepare quinoa as per package, rinse, boil, simmer, and fluff; chop vegetables and prepare sauce.
- Assemble bowls with lettuce, quinoa, sliced chicken, vegetables, olives, parsley, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken longer and serve immediately for fresh taste.