Description
This Greek Chicken Power Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful meal packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Featuring tender cooked chicken breast, creamy cottage cheese, fiber-rich quinoa, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with oregano, this bowl is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
Grains
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cooked quinoa
Vegetables and Olives
- 1/4 cup (40 g) cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup (35 g) Kalamata olives, sliced
Seasoning and Fats
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa base: Divide the cooked quinoa evenly into two serving bowls to form the base of your power bowl.
- Add toppings: Arrange the diced cooked chicken breast, cottage cheese, cucumber, and Kalamata olives on top of the quinoa, distributing them evenly in each bowl.
- Sprinkle feta and oregano: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and dried oregano over the bowls to add tangy flavor and herby aroma.
- Drizzle olive oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the entire bowl to enhance the flavor and add healthy fats.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together in the bowl to combine flavors, then serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken and quinoa to save time and simplify preparation.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for extra freshness.
- Substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt if preferred.
- For a vegan option, replace chicken and dairy with plant-based alternatives.
- This bowl is best served fresh to maintain the texture and flavors of ingredients.
