Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls

These Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a quick and healthy meal to prepare for the family.  This dinner has it all – whole grains, vegetables, lean protein and a light yogurt sauce.

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls

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Category: Entree,Dinner

These Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a quick and healthy meal to prepare for the family.  This dinner has it all - whole grains, vegetables, lean protein and a light yogurt sauce.

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For the Quinoa:
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Dash of salt

For the Salad:
• 4 small cucumbers, diced (about 2 cups)
• 4 small tomatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt to taste

For the Garlic-Yogurt Sauce:
• 1 cup Yoplait® Greek 100 plain yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Juice and grated peel of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt to taste

For the Chicken:
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Topping:
• 1/4 cup chèvre (goat) cheese or feta cheese

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1. Rinse quinoa well in mesh strainer; add to 1-quart saucepan with water and a dash of salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmer. Cover; cook about 20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand about 5 minutes before fluffing with fork.
2. In large bowl, toss Salad ingredients.
3. In small bowl, mix Garlic-Yogurt Sauce ingredients.
4. Heat 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thinner. Season breasts with salt and seasonings. Pour olive oil in skillet; add chicken. Cook about 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is golden and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Assemble in 4 bowls with quinoa on bottom; top with chicken, salad and a dollop of the sauce. Top with cheese, and serve. breasts.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes - Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: 4 servings

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