Description
A vibrant and wholesome bowl featuring honey-glazed chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a crunchy, herb-filled Mediterranean salad. This easy-to-assemble meal is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balance of savory sweetness and zesty freshness with every single bite. It is a nutritious, protein-rich dish that proves quick healthy cooking can be truly delicious.
Ingredients
1.5 cups dry quinoa
2.25 cups water
0.66 teaspoons salt
2 medium chicken breasts, diced
0.5 fresh lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1.5 tablespoons olive oil for frying
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup diced bell pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Whisk together lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and honey in a bowl.
Toss the diced chicken in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
Heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the salad by mixing the cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
Assemble the bowls by layering the fluffy quinoa, topped with honey-glazed chicken and the fresh vegetable salad.
Notes
You can prepare the quinoa and marinate the chicken up to two days in advance for faster meal assembly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg