# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein & Main
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds) or 16 ounces halloumi, sliced into 0.5-inch pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 0.5 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
08 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Grains
09 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
11 - 1 medium zucchini, cut into 0.5-inch rounds
12 - 1 red bell pepper, cored and quartered
13 - 1 small eggplant, cut into 0.5-inch rounds
14 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, whole
15 - 0.5 red onion, cut into eight wedges
16 - 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
17 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
→ Toppings
18 - 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
19 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Tzatziki Sauce
21 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
22 - 0.5 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
23 - 1 clove garlic, minced
24 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
25 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
26 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
27 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber using paper towels. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate while preparing the remaining components.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts or halloumi and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer half the marinade to a separate bowl and add zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, onion, and chickpeas. Toss to coat evenly. Cover both bowls and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight for enhanced flavor development.
03 - In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan surface to prevent sticking.
05 - Place marinated chicken or halloumi on the hot grill. For chicken breasts, grill 6 to 8 minutes per side until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. For halloumi, grill 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden grill marks appear. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes, then slice chicken if using.
06 - Using a grill basket or place directly on the grates, cook zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, and chickpeas for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp with light char marks.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced chicken or halloumi, grilled vegetables, diced cucumber, halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
08 - Drizzle each bowl with extra-virgin olive oil and a generous scoop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
