📝 What you need (2–3 servings)
- 100g uncooked quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 large red bell pepper (roasted and peeled)
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- A handful of fresh parsley or mint
- 120g chicken breast
- 60g creamy feta
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili flakes
⏱️ Cook time
- Quinoa: 100g dry = ~25 min total
- Rinse well
- Cook in double the amount of salted water (200ml)
- Simmer for 15 minutes with lid on, then let sit 10 min off heat
- Red pepper: Roast in oven at 220°C for 25–30 min until skin is charred
- Cool in a bowl covered with foil or plastic wrap for 10 min, then peel and slice
- Chicken: Grill or pan-fry on medium heat, 4–5 min per side
- Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and a little olive oil
- Let rest for 5 min, then slice
🥗 Assembly
- Fluff quinoa with a fork once cool
- Mix with chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, chopped herbs
- Add sliced roasted red pepper and grilled chicken
- Crumble feta over the top
- Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil and honey
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili flakes
- Toss well and serve — warm, room temp or chilled
🧠 Why it’s awesome
- Red pepper = smoky, sweet, soft
- Feta = creamy and salty contrast
- Chicken = juicy protein boost
- Quinoa + chickpeas = slow-release carbs + fiber = full and happy
- Lemon + herbs = bright, fresh flavor that ties it all together
No dry bites. No sad lettuce.
Just protein, taste, and a bowl that feels like a proper meal 🥗✨
Meal prep tip: lasts 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
Tastes even better the next day.