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Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls

7/21/16

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Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls – a Mediterranean inspired weeknight chicken dish full of bright flavors served with grilled vegetables, olives, feta on a bed of quinoa and brown rice. Gluten free and dairy free option.

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls are the perfect easy weeknight meal
We visited Greece a few years ago and I always dream of going back some day for their amazing food. It’s one of my favorites and I love that not only is the food healthy, but it tastes so fresh and flavorful.

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls are the perfect easy weeknight meal

Since we won’t be heading to Greece anytime soon, I made these Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls to satisfy that craving. They come together easily and have a little bit of everything good.

Starting off with a base made with a combination of quinoa and brown rice that I received from my friends Hodgson Mill. I love that the quinoa is packaged up together with brown rice. My husband is always telling me that quinoa alone doesn’t fill him up so these sides are just perfect.

They come ready to cook in a variety of five flavors — Garlic & Herb, Italian, Lemon Pepper, Mediterranean and Spicy.

Plus they cook up in just 20 minutes and the Mediterranean flavor goes perfectly with the bright, lemony chicken. The flavorful marinade for the chicken is made up mostly of some lemon juice, red wine vinegar, basil, dill, oregano and thyme.

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls are the perfect easy weeknight meal

Next, these yummy bowls get topped off with some grilled vegetables.

I loaded mine up with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, black olives, fresh herbs and some feta cheese.

The best part about these bowls is, you can easily swap out whatever veggies you like or have on hand. They’re also gluten free and you can just leave out the cheese and Tzatziki sauce for a dairy free option.

These bowls make a healthy and flavorful meal perfect for anytime you are craving something fresh and simple.

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls are the perfect easy weeknight meal

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Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
 
Grilled Greek Chicken Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls - a Mediterranean inspired weeknight chicken dish full of bright flavors served with grilled vegetables, olives, feta on a bed of quinoa and brown rice.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy dinner chicken, healthy dinner recipes, quinoa bowls
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Author: Kelly
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
  • 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil divided (plus more for grill)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 large lemons
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowls:
  • 2 cups Hodgson Mill Quinoa Brown Rice cooked
  • 3 large sweet bell peppers I used red, orange and green diced into large chunks
  • 3 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup jarred artichoke hearts Quartered
  • 1/3 cup assorted greek olives
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional - leave out for dairy free option)
For the Tzatziki Sauce (optional - leave out for dairy free version):
  • 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber with peel grated
  • 1 clove garlic presssed
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
  • hummus
  • flatbread or pita bread
  • fresh basil, parsley, or dill
  • lemon wedges
Instructions
  1. Whisk together marinade in a large bowl then add the cubed chicken and toss to coat.
  2. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 45 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Cook the quinoa according to package directions and as desired.
  4. **Heat the grill to medium-high heat.

  5. Thread the chicken onto metal or presoaked wooden skewers (about 30 minutes in water)
  6. Brush the grates with olive oil then place the skewers over top. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, gently flipping and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and has light char marks.
  7. While the chicken is grilling, toss the zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and artichoke hearts onto the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until tender.
  8. Fluff the quinoa brown rice and divide among bowls. Add grilled vegetables, olives, and chicken skewers.
  9. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve with extras as desired.
  10. To make the Tzatziki sauce: combine all the ingredients by hand or a blender (if you want it smooth). Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Recipe Notes

**If you don't have a grill, you can also use a grill pan to cook everything on the stove.

Chicken marinade and tzatziki sauce adapted from Martha Stewart

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 387 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 236mg10%
Potassium 1027mg29%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 2255IU45%
Vitamin C 106.3mg129%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki Quinoa Brown Rice Bowls are the perfect easy weeknight mealDISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post created in a compensated ambassadorship with Hodgson Mill.  All opinions are 100% my own. 

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Posted July 21, 2016 In 30 Minute Meal, Chicken, Grilled, Recipes

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Comments

  1. marcie -

    July 22, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    I went to Greece so long ago, and I won’t be getting back there any time too soon either. That means I need these bowls! I love brown rice and everything in here — and you got some seriously gorgeous grill marks on everything!

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  2. [email protected] -

    July 22, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    This bowl looks so good Kelly! There is so much goodness going on in this bowl that I wish I was having this for dinner tonight! Looks amazing!

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  3. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy -

    July 22, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    That looks absolutely stunning, especially those sun dried tomatoes. I can’t get enough of those at the moment!

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  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary -

    July 21, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    OMG, you guys have been to Greece?!! I’m SO jealous! Greece (Santorini specifically) is at the top of my list of places I am dying to visit. Guess I will just have to eat these fabulous bowls on repeat and pretend I’m there huh? These look delicious, Kelly! So much flavor and soooo many amazing ingredients! Totally packed with all the yum! Pinned! Cheers, doll!

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  5. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kithcen -

    July 21, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Wow! This bowl looks so pretty, Kelly! Your vibrant and summery photos are making me drool! Quinoa brown rice is new to me, will have to look for it! 🙂

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