Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowl
A vibrant, flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in lemon and herbs served over fluffy quinoa with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and grilled chicken.
- Top with avocado slices and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinating the chicken ahead of time enhances flavors. This dish can be served with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg