**5-Star Lemon Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl – Easy & Zesty!**
A healthy and flavorful dinner bowl featuring lemon herb grilled chicken with quinoa and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Lemon Herb Marinade:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly and cook according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Let rest before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer quinoa and fresh spinach. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Slice grilled chicken and place on top. Spoon extra lemon herb juices over everything. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Use leftover quinoa for meal prep.
- Adjust vegetables based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg