High-Protein Mediterranean Chicken Bowls (Easy Meal Prep)
Flavor-packed high-protein Mediterranean chicken bowls with juicy chicken, fresh veggies, hummus, and lemon-tahini sauce. Perfect for meal prep and weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked quinoa or brown rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup hummus
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Tahini Sauce:
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3–4 tbsp warm water
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Add chicken and marinate 15 minutes.
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- Prep vegetables and crumble feta.
- Whisk tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with grains, chicken, veggies, hummus, feta, olives, and sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep sauce separate for best texture. Substitute protein or grains as desired.