Greek Chicken Bowl

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

For the Chicken
8 oz (226 g) chicken breast, cubed
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice

For the Bowl
3 cups (90 g) chopped romaine or mixed greens
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup (50 g) Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup (40 g) sliced red onion
1/3 cup (50 g) feta, crumbled
1/2 avocado, sliced

For the Dressing
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a medium sized mixing bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and lemon juice.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. 

Divide the greens into two bowls.Top with tomatoes, olives, onions, feta, and avocado.

Add the chicken on top.

Whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice and oregano to make the dressing.  Drizzle over the salad and serve immediately.

 

Nutritional breakdown per serving  (2 servings)

430 Calories
32g Protein
31g Fat
4g Fiber
10g Total Carbs
6g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.