Description
Lemon herb chicken bowl with chickpeas and feta is a grain-based meal featuring marinated grilled chicken, protein-rich chickpeas, creamy feta, and fresh herbs. This balanced, satisfying bowl comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for finishing)
Instructions
1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well, then let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
3. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions and set aside.
4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
6. Warm the chickpeas in a skillet for 1–2 minutes, or use them cold if preferred.
7. Divide the cooked quinoa between serving bowls.
8. Top each bowl with the chickpeas, sliced chicken, and crumbled feta cheese.
9. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley (or cilantro) and drizzle with the remaining fresh lemon juice.
10. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors develop, but don’t exceed 30 minutes or the acid will over-tenderize the meat.
Cook the quinoa ahead of time so you can assemble the bowl quickly, or use store-bought cooked quinoa packets for convenience.
Always drain and rinse canned chickpeas to remove excess starch and sodium before using.
The bowl components can be prepared ahead and stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Assemble just before serving to keep the quinoa from absorbing too much moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg