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:
- Place quinoa in a fine-mesh colander and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.
- Combine rinsed quinoa, broth, and salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Turn heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 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.
- Toss cubed chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing and serve.