Description
This Greek Chicken Power Bowl is a quick and nutritious meal featuring tender cooked chicken breast, protein-rich cottage cheese, fluffy quinoa, fresh cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Topped with dried oregano and a drizzle of olive oil, it offers a balanced combination of flavors and wholesome ingredients perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Grains
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cooked quinoa
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1/4 cup (40 g) cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup (35 g) Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
Seasoning & Fats
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Divide the cooked quinoa evenly into two serving bowls to create a nutritious base for the power bowl.
- Add the chicken and cottage cheese: Arrange the diced cooked chicken breast and cottage cheese evenly on top of the quinoa in each bowl.
- Top with vegetables and olives: Add the diced cucumber and sliced Kalamata olives over the chicken and cottage cheese to provide freshness and tangy flavor.
- Sprinkle feta and oregano: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and dried oregano on top to add creamy texture and aromatic herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil: Drizzle the olive oil over all the ingredients to enhance flavor and add healthy fats.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together in each bowl to combine flavors and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For added freshness, consider adding chopped fresh parsley or mint.
- You can substitute grilled chicken with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- This bowl is great for meal prep; keep components separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to reduce calories while maintaining protein content.
