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15-Min Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Crispy pan-seared chicken over fluffy quinoa with fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a bright lemon-olive dressing. A vibrant weeknight meal that feels like a vacation in a bowl.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
48g
15-Min Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Slice chicken. Halve the tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Juice the lemon.

  5. Step 5

    Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta.

  6. Step 6

    Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • bowls for serving

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