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Chicken Thigh Power Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful bowl featuring roasted chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 large lemon (Juice from half for marinade, half for sauce)

Grains

  • 200 g uncooked quinoa

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini (Chopped)
  • 1 red red bell pepper (Sliced)
  • 1 red red onion (Wedges)
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes (Halved)
  • 60 g feta cheese (Crumbled)

Herbs & Sauces

  • Fresh parsley
  • 150 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove garlic (Minced)
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (Remaining half)
  • 2 tbsp water

Seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Rub chicken with spices, olive oil, and lemon juice; marinate briefly.
  • Chop vegetables, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast with chicken for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cook quinoa in boiling water until tender, then fluff and set aside.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and water to make sauce; season to taste.
  • Slice rested chicken, assemble bowls with quinoa, vegetables, chicken, tomatoes, feta, parsley, and drizzle with sauce. Serve warm.

Notes

Marinate the chicken briefly for extra flavor and ensure vegetables are roasted until caramelized for best taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, Healthy, Quinoa