Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Olives & Cucumber – Mediterranean-Fresh & Healing Grain Bowl
A bright, protein-rich bowl topped with tender broiled chicken, briny olives, crisp cucumbers, and red pepper-almond sauce served over quinoa. Perfect for gut health, blood-sugar balance, and Mediterranean-style healing in about 30 minutes. Recipe by EatingWell. (EatingWell)
🌿 Benefits of This Recipe
Lean protein & satiety: Broiled chicken delivers 34g protein to support muscle, recovery, and sustained energy.
Gut-boosting fiber & hydration: Quinoa, cucumbers, and olives support digestion, hydration, and steady blood sugar.
Anti-inflammatory red pepper sauce: Blend of red peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, and olive oil soothes inflammation and boosts flavor. (EatingWell)
Meal prep mastery: Many elements can be prepped in advance—grill chicken, make sauce, cook quinoa—for no-stress assembly. (EatingWell)
Mediterranean diet benefits: Complies with gut & heart-healing Mediterranean style using whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats.
📝 Ingredients
(Copied verbatim from EatingWell)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked quinoa
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup diced cucumber
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
¼ cup whole almonds
2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 clove garlic
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
Pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
¼ cup crumbled feta
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
🍳 How to Make It
(Copied verbatim from EatingWell) (EatingWell, EatingWell, Punchfork, Pinterest, EatingWell)
1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and place on the prepared sheet. Broil, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 °F, 14–18 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and slice or shred.
3. Meanwhile, place peppers, almonds, 2 Tbsp oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) in a mini food processor. Puree until fairly smooth.
4. Combine quinoa, olives, red onion and remaining 2 Tbsp oil in a medium bowl.
5. To serve, divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls and top with equal portions of cucumber, the chicken and the red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with feta and parsley.
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🔗 Source
Recipe adapted exclusively from Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Olives & Cucumber, EatingWell.
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/255217/chicken-quinoa-bowl-with-olives-cucumbers/ (EatingWell)
