Modern American · Dinner
Green goddess chicken grain bowls
Green goddess chicken grain bowls brings together herby chicken, quinoa, broccoli, cucumber, and creamy green dressing in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
1× recipe · Makes 4 servings
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mixed parsley and basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper
Instructions
Cook 1 1/2 cups quinoa according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup mixed parsley and basil leaves, 2 tablespoons lemon juice into a smooth dressing or glaze.
Pat 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 12 ounces broccoli florets. Cook until browned or crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.
Build four bowls with the prepared base, cooked vegetables, and main ingredient. Add 1 English cucumber, diced fresh at serving. Spoon over the sauce and finish Green goddess chicken grain bowls with 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds.
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