Meals

Creamy Feta & Yogurt Chicken Bowl

Juicy yogurt-marinated chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a smooth feta dressing come together in this fresh and satisfying protein-rich bowl.

Prep Time

15

Cook Time

20

Total Time

35

Equipment

  • bowl
  • skillet
  • blender

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (240 g)

MARINADE
½ cup (125 mL) Canadian non-fat
Greek yogurt
¼ cup (60 mL) Canadian sour cream
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 cloves (6 g) garlic, minced
1 tbsp (2 g) fresh thyme
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
1 tsp (2 g) cumin
1 tsp (2 g) dried oregano

DRESSING
½ cup (125 mL) Canadian non-fat
Greek yogurt
¼ cup (38 g) Canadian feta cheese,
crumbled
¼ cup (2 g) fresh dill
1 ½ tbsp (22 mL) olive oil
½ tbsp (7 mL) Dijon mustard
1 clove (3 g) garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
¼ cup (60 mL) Canadian 2% milk

SALAD
3 cups (555 g) quinoa, cooked
½ cup (75 g) Canadian feta cheese,
crumbled
1 cup (180 g) grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 mini cucumbers (400 g), chopped
¼ cup (50 g) red onion, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Marinade: In a bowl, combine the marinade
    ingredients with the chicken breasts until coated.
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or
    overnight.
  2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Grill the
    chicken, flipping halfway through (approximately
    6 minutes), until it reaches an internal temperature
    of 165°F. Remove from heat, let chicken cool.
    Discard any unused marinade.
  3. Slice chicken or cut into bite-sized cubes.
  4. Dressing: In a blender, blend all the ingredients
    for the dressing until smooth and creamy.
  5. Assembly: To serve, divide the salad and
    cooked chicken equally between 4 bowls
    and top with dressing.