Description
A healthy and flavorful Greek-inspired meal prep option with tender lemon chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- Divide cooked quinoa into meal prep containers.
- Top quinoa with sliced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Mix Greek yogurt with dill and a pinch of salt. Drizzle over bowls.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Double the marinade for extra flavor.
- Swap quinoa for brown rice or couscous if preferred.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek lemon chicken, healthy meal prep, high protein lunch, Mediterranean diet