Mediterranean Diet Chipotle Chicken Bowl
The Mediterranean Diet Chipotle Chicken Bowl is a vibrant fusion of bold chipotle flavors and wholesome Mediterranean ingredients, perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal. This recipe features smoky, spice-marinated chicken breast, grilled to perfection and paired with a nutrient-packed quinoa base. Tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, kalamata olives, and fresh parsley, this dish delivers an irresistible balance of zesty and savory flavors. A cool yogurt-mint dressing ties everything together, adding a refreshing finish to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with protein, this bowl is ideal for meal prep or a quick dinner. Whether you're following the Mediterranean diet or simply craving a wholesome, flavor-packed meal, this recipe will delight your taste buds and fuel your body. Keywords: Mediterranean diet, chipotle chicken, quinoa bowl, healthy dinner, yogurt mint dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cloves garlic clove
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup yogurt
- 5 leaves mint leaves
Instructions
Begin by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, mix chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken breast pieces with the marinade. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the quinoa. Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside.
Heat a grill pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through and charred, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl, combine yogurt with finely chopped mint leaves for a refreshing dressing.
To assemble the bowl, start with a base of the quinoa salad, top it with slices of chipotle chicken, and drizzle with yogurt mint dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Chipotle Chicken Bowl!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.9 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 6794 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.5 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.3 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 930 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2606 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
