Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant bowl with juicy lemon-herb grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta. A complete gluten-free meal ready in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tsp lemon zest
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Quinoa

11 - 1 cup quinoa
12 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
13 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Bowl Assembly

14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
16 - ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
18 - ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
19 - 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor penetration.
02 - Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. Combine quinoa, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls. Arrange sliced grilled chicken on top alongside cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty as a flavor bomb and tenderizer
  • Quinoa meal preeps like a dream without getting sad or mushy
  • You can swap literally any vegetable based on whats wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Dont skip resting the chicken or those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your meat
  • Quinoa continues cooking off heat so remove from burner while its still slightly toothsome
  • Lemon wedges at the table are non negotiable they pull everything together
03 -
  • Pound chicken to even thickness so every piece finishes at the same time
  • Zest your lemons before cutting them open much easier that way
  • Let quinoa cool slightly before assembling or itll wilt your spinach

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