Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1.25 lbs (565g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 cup (150g) English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup (35g) red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (40g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) tahini
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) warm water
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced

Instructions:

  1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh colander and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa, broth, and salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Turn heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Keep the lid on and let it steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork until the grains look like tiny spirals.
  5. Toss cubed chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  8. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until reaching a drizzle consistency.
  9. Assemble the bowls by layering fluffy quinoa on the bottom, followed by the seared chicken, and topping with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.
  10. Drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing and serve.