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Mediterranean Protein Bowl W/ Goat Cheese

This super filling bowl is full of protein and fiber and sure to leave you super satisified.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Gallon Sized Ziplock Bag
  • citrus juicer (optional)
  • Grater or Garlic press
  • Pan or skillet
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen Knife
  • Bowl (for serving)
  • Fork (to pierce chicken)

Instructions

For Mediterranean Chicken Breasts

  • 1-1.5 lbs. Boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¼ C Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juice of)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 -2 fresh garlic cloves (grated)
  • 1 ½-2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp Granulated onion powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Granulated garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried dill

For Protein Bowl

  • 1 C cooked Quinoa
  • 2- 4oz Mediterranean Chicken Breasts* (chopped)
  • ½ C arugula
  • ½ C goat cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ Green apple (julienned)
  • ¼ C Chopped pecans
  • 1-2 T Dijon Vinaigrette (optional)

For Mediterranean Chicken

  • Cleanse-  Clean the chicken breast with cold water and fresh lime juice.  Squeeze the lime juice into the water with the chicken breast in it and wash the grime away from the chicken thoroughly,  Put in a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Combine- Juice one lemon and add the juice of the lemon to 1/4 cup of Olive oil about 1 clove of grated garlic and mix and set aside.
  • Mix- Mix together the oregano, basil, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and sweet paprika together and pour over the clean chicken. Add your freshly ground black pepper (about three to five turns, along with your freshly chopped parsley. Add the Olive oil, Lemon, and fresh garlic mixture over the season chicken and mix thoroughly. To evenly distribute flavor take a fork and make sure you Pierce the chicken to ensure the flavor goes through the entire chicken breast.
  • Marinate- Place in a gallon zip lock bag and let marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Cook-  After the chicken has marinated, remove from bag and seer both sides of the chicken breast  until golden brown on a hot griddle or Pan until the internal temperature reaches a 165°.  Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board and let rest for a minute or 2. Cut the chicken breast Vertically and then horizontally to make cubes. Cover and set aside.

For Protein Bowl

  • Cook-  Prepare and cook your quinoa as instructed and set aside.
  • Prepare-  Chop your apples into a little bigger than match stick sized pieces. Gather all of your other ingredients together including your spiced pecan's, crumbled goat cheese, and arugula.
  • Assemble-  Assemble your protein bowl by placing your prepared quinoa on the bottom, and section You're arugula, goat cheese, apple's, spiced pecans, and chicken on top of the quinoa.  Top with Dijon vinegar it if desired.
  • Enjoy!