Description
Hearty Greek chicken cottage cheese bowl delivers Mediterranean flavors in one delightful meal. Zesty spices, creamy cottage cheese, and tender chicken combine for a protein-packed lunch that satisfies cravings with classic Greek charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup (240 ml) grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
Fresh Vegetables:
- 1/2 (75 g) cucumber, diced or sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 (25 g) red onion, thinly sliced
Toppings and Dressing:
- 1/4 cup (40 ml) kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Greek dressing
Instructions
- Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring a golden-brown exterior with tender, juicy meat.
- Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion into delicate rings.
- Layer cottage cheese as a creamy base in a serving bowl, creating a smooth foundation for the salad.
- Arrange grilled chicken pieces atop the cottage cheese, allowing them to slightly nestle into the soft dairy layer.
- Scatter cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red onion across the chicken in an artful pattern.
- Drizzle authentic Greek dressing generously, ensuring each ingredient gets a light coating of herbal, tangy flavor.
- Crumble feta cheese over the bowl, adding a salty, rich dimension to the fresh ingredients.
- Gently toss all components to distribute dressing and blend flavors, being careful not to mash the delicate ingredients.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and chicken is still warm, capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Notes
- Choose high-protein cottage cheese for extra nutritional boost and creamy texture.
- Marinate chicken in oregano and lemon juice beforehand to enhance Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Dice vegetables uniformly for consistent bite and better ingredient distribution throughout the bowl.
- Opt for fresh herbs like parsley or dill as optional garnish to elevate freshness and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg