Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 Tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• pepper, to taste

• 1 head romaine, chopped

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 2 Persian cucumbers, diced

• 1/2 red onion, sliced

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

• 4 oz feta cheese (optional)

Greek Vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp salt

• pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breast in olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a cast iron pan over medium heat, add marinated chicken breasts, and cook for about 8 minutes each side. When cooked through, remove from pan and let rest for 10 minutes. Dice chicken breast.

3. Make vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake.

4. Assemble bowl: Add handful of romaine, 1/4 cup quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add vinaigrette and toss salad. Top with diced chicken. Enjoy!