Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

300 g chicken breast

120 g quinoa

1 medium cucumber

150 g cherry tomatoes

1 small red onion

10 g fresh parsley

5 g fresh mint leaves

150 g Greek yogurt

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp olive oil

2 clove garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1.Rinse the 120 g under cold water using a sieve until the water runs clear and set it aside.
2.Pat dry the 300 g with kitchen paper, then slice it into evenly sized strips for quicker and even cooking.
3.Peel and finely mince the 2 clove ; divide half for the marinade and half for the tzatziki sauce.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp , 1 tsp , 1 tsp , 1 tsp , ½ tsp , 1 tsp , and the minced intended for the marinade.
5.Place the strips in a bowl and pour the marinade over them, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly. Cover and let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
6.Cut the 1 medium into small cubes or dice and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
7.Halve the 150 g and add them to the bowl with the .
8.For the 1 small , peel and finely chop; add it to the vegetable bowl.
9.Chop the 10 g and 5 g finely, setting half aside for garnish and mixing the other half with the vegetables.
10.In another small bowl, stir together 150 g , 2 tbsp , and the reserved minced until smooth to make the tzatziki sauce.
11.Bring a pot of water to boil and prepare the according to package instructions, typically by simmering in water for 12–15 minutes until tender.
12.Drain the cooked , fluff it up with a fork, and keep it warm, ready for assembly of the dish.

1.Heat a grill pan or frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated strips for about 5–6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden. Ensure no pink remains inside.
2.While the is cooking, prepare the and vegetable mix by gently tossing the diced , , chopped , , and together.
3.Once the is ready, transfer onto a plate to rest for 2–3 minutes.
4.Assemble the Mediterranean Bowl by layering half the cooked at the base of each serving bowl.
5.Divide the vegetable mix equally over the in each bowl.
6.Slice the cooked strips and place them on top of the vegetables in each bowl.
7.Drizzle the prepared tzatziki sauce generously over the and vegetable layers.
8.Garnish with the reserved chopped and for a fresh finish. Serve immediately.