Description
This Greek Chicken Power Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful meal combining tender cooked chicken breast, protein-rich cottage cheese, and fluffy quinoa, topped with fresh cucumber, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Enhanced with olive oil and oregano, this bowl delivers a perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors and health benefits in a quick, no-cook assembly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup (40 g) cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup (35 g) Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Divide the cooked quinoa evenly into two serving bowls, creating a hearty and nutritious foundation for the power bowl.
- Add toppings: Arrange the diced cooked chicken breast, cottage cheese, diced cucumber, and sliced Kalamata olives neatly on top of the quinoa in each bowl.
- Season and garnish: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and dried oregano evenly over the assembled ingredients to add authentic Greek flavor and a touch of herbaceous aroma.
- Dress the bowl: Drizzle each bowl with olive oil, enhancing the taste while contributing heart-healthy fats.
- Mix and serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together in each bowl to distribute flavors well, then serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- This recipe uses pre-cooked chicken and quinoa, making it a convenient meal option ready in minutes.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add extra cottage cheese or chickpeas for added protein.
- Use fresh oregano if available for brighter flavor instead of dried oregano.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil to taste for a lighter or richer dressing.
- To make this dish gluten-free, verify that the quinoa is certified gluten-free.
- Store leftovers separately and consume within 1-2 days for best freshness and safety.
