Description
A nutritious and delicious Greek Chicken Power Bowl featuring protein-packed chicken breast and cottage cheese, wholesome quinoa, fresh cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, seasoned with oregano and drizzled with olive oil. Perfect for a quick, no-cook meal that satisfies and energizes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese
Grains
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cooked quinoa
Vegetables & Olives
- 1/4 cup (40 g) cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup (35 g) Kalamata olives, sliced
Cheese & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) crumbled feta
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Oils
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Divide the cooked quinoa evenly into two serving bowls to form the base of your power bowls.
- Add Toppings: Arrange the diced chicken breast, cottage cheese, diced cucumber, and sliced Kalamata olives over the quinoa in each bowl.
- Season: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and dried oregano evenly on top of the assembled ingredients to add flavor and a classic Greek touch.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Pour olive oil over the bowls to provide healthy fats and enhance the overall taste.
- Mix and Serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together to combine flavors, then serve immediately for a fresh, ready-to-eat meal.
Notes
- This recipe uses pre-cooked chicken and quinoa, making it a quick and easy meal option.
- You can substitute Kalamata olives with green olives if preferred.
- Adding fresh lemon juice or a tzatziki sauce can enhance the Greek flavor profile further.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cottage cheese and feta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
