Description
This Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl for Meal Prep is a quick, nourishing dinner solution designed for busy weeknights. It’s incredibly easy to make, healthy, and perfect for meal prepping, featuring lean protein, fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Prepare it on a Sunday for delightful, balanced lunches and dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Dried oregano
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1 cup Cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 large Cucumber, diced
1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Hummus (for serving)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. 1. Pat chicken dry. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
2. 2. In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4. Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables: dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice red onion, and halve olives.
5. 5. Assemble your Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Divide cooked quinoa or rice among four meal prep containers.
6. 6. Add cooked chicken to each container.
7. 7. Arrange cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives in sections over the quinoa.
8. 8. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
9. 9. Store containers in the refrigerator. Include a small separate container of hummus for each Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep, Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: Not available
- Sodium: Not available
- Fat: 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Not available
- Unsaturated Fat: Not available
- Trans Fat: Not available
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g
- Fiber: 6-8g
- Protein: 35-40g
- Cholesterol: Not available
Keywords: Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, Meal Prep, Healthy, Dinner, Lunch, Weeknight Meal, Chicken Recipe, Mediterranean Food, Gluten-Free