These Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a quick and healthy meal to prepare for the family. This dinner has it all – whole grains, vegetables, lean protein and a light yogurt sauce.
Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls
Category
Dinner
These Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a quick and healthy meal to prepare for the family. This dinner has it all – whole grains, vegetables, lean protein and a light yogurt sauce.
Persons
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Dash of salt
For the Salad:
- 4 small cucumbers, diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 small tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
For the Garlic-Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Yoplait® Greek 100 plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Juice and grated peel of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup chèvre (goat) cheese or feta cheese
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa well in mesh strainer; add to 1-quart saucepan with water and a dash of salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmer. Cover; cook about 20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand about 5 minutes before fluffing with fork.
- In large bowl, toss Salad ingredients.
- In small bowl, mix Garlic-Yogurt Sauce ingredients.
- Heat 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thinner. Season breasts with salt and seasonings. Pour olive oil in skillet; add chicken. Cook about 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is golden and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble in 4 bowls with quinoa on bottom; top with chicken, salad and a dollop of the sauce. Top with cheese, and serve. breasts.
