Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl
Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl combines tender herbed chicken with fluffy garlic-kissed quinoa for a bright, balanced bite in every forkful. Crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, roasted peppers, briny olives, and chickpeas add layers of texture, while a tangy feta-herb vinaigrette ties it all together. Serve it for a satisfying lunch or a fresh, make-ahead dinner that tastes vibrant and clean.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, oregano, lemon juice, black pepper, and granulated garlic. Add chicken and coat it with the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate; marinate for 1 1/2 hours.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine chicken broth, quinoa, and garlic and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the peppers, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Broil until the pepper skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Let the peppers cool for a few minutes, then slice them and place in a bowl.
- 5
Place the tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and onion each in a separate bowl.
- 6
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 7
In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, feta cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, oregano, dill, and granulated garlic. Whisk the dressing, breaking up the feta cheese.
- 8
Grill the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Assemble 6 bowls by spooning quinoa into the bottom. Arrange cucumbers, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and red onions around the perimeter of each bowl. Add chicken.
- 10
Whisk the dressing very well and spoon it evenly over the bowls.
- Calories 1042.71 kcal High 52%
- Protein 57.24 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 61.16 g 22%
- Total Fat 66.01 g High 85%
- Saturated Fat 12.53 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.18 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1635.96 mg High 71%
- Dietary Fiber 14.71 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 5.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 231.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 4.18 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 591.58 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 93.17 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 46.12 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Crumbled Feta Cheese. Each serving provides about 1042.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1042.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl healthy?
- Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 1042.71 calories and 57.24 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1635.96 mg (71% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.53 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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