The grilled Greek chicken quinoa bowl was very
fresh and hearty, filled with all the classic Greek flavors we craved! It has
filled with fresh vegetables and topped with cream, herbal Greek yogurt-based
tzatziki sauce.
Greek chicken quinoa bowl
That's how you make a quinoa bowl! Layer by
layer texture, layer-by-layer flavor, always satisfied!
I really try to minimize the ingredient list
(you should look at some of my other Greek recipes), so I listed some optional
toppings like feta cheese, avocado, olives, and honey.
The key ingredients are pickled and roasted
chicken, quinoa (which can be replaced with faro), and then I would say at
least one fresh vegetable and tzatziki (which can be replaced with hummus).
Then to make the most of your time, you can
cook the quinoa while the chicken is marinating and prepare the ingredients
while the chicken is boiling.
I used to believe that chicken takes 2 hours
to marinate, but this has never happened in the last few years on busy weekday
evenings. For many acidic marinades, I have found that 30 minutes is actually
enough.
If you like Greek food, this recipe is definitely for you. If you've never
eaten Greek green food, then this recipe is definitely for you. If you are
human, then this recipe is for you :). Believe me, it was delicious!
In fact, it's so good that you'll want to make
it regularly. Greek and Mediterranean foods have ways to do this.
Grilled Greek chicken quinoa bowl toppings
For Greek chicken marinades, you need:
- chicken
breast
- olive
oil
- lemon
juice
- garlic
- vanilla
(dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
- honey
- salt
and pepper
For the rest of the quinoa bowl, you need:
- quinoa
- diced
tomatoes
- avocado
- cucumber
- feta
cheese
- kalamata
olives
- tzatziki
How to make it
- Stir
together the Greek chicken marinade ingredients and pour into a sealed
bag. Place the chicken in a bag and marinate for 30 minutes.
- When
the chicken is marinated, cook the quinoa.
- After
the chicken is marinated, it is grilled at medium or high heat until
cooked.
- Cut
the Greek roast chicken into cubes and assemble the quinoa bowl with the
ingredients of your choice.
Can I do this with chicken thighs?
Yes, although you may need to adjust the
cooking time slightly when grilling chicken.
Can I prepare these in advance?
These Greek chicken quinoa bowls are perfect
for preparing meals. Be sure to wait until you are ready to serve before adding
the avocados, and then place the tzatziki in a separate small container.
Tips for the best bowls
- I
like to add a little honey to my Greek chicken marinade because it helps
the chicken form those cute grill marks. If desired, you can omit the
honey.
- Be
sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking, otherwise it may become bitter
after cooking.
- Feel
free to play with the ingredients you add to this quinoa bowl recipe. Greek
chicken goes well with a variety of toppings!