Quick Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Garlicky pan-seared chicken over fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumber, pickled onions, and creamy tzatziki. A fresh, protein-packed bowl that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. When it shimmers, add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
Step 4
Slice chicken. Divide quinoa and greens between two bowls, top with chicken and cucumber slices.
Step 5
Drizzle tzatziki over each bowl and top with pickled onions. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
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