Description
A vibrant medley of flavors featuring grilled chicken atop a base of quinoa or brown rice, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Lemon juice, for dressing
- Tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill)
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions for a fluffy base.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill it until cooked through—about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once grilled, slice the chicken into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or rice, sliced chicken, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve over crisp lettuce leaves and add a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean