Chicken Cranberry Feta Grain Bowls

🥗 Chicken Cranberry Feta Grain Bowls

Fresh, tangy, and packed with protein — this bowl is everything your lunch needs.

If you’re looking for a balanced meal that hits every note — savory, sweet, creamy, crunchy, and fresh — this Chicken Cranberry Feta Grain Bowl is it. Made with your choice of hearty grains, juicy grilled chicken, and tossed in a zesty lemon Dijon vinaigrette, this colorful bowl is the ideal grab-and-go option or desk lunch upgrade.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked farro, quinoa, or brown rice
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup baby spinach or arugula
• ¼ cup chopped cucumber
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Directions

1. Make the vinaigrette:
   In a jar or bowl, whisk all vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
2. Build the bowls:
   In 2–3 bowls or meal prep containers, start with a base of cooked grains.
3. Top it up:
   Add grilled chicken slices, cranberries, feta, spinach, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and nuts.
4. Dress it right:
   Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving or pack separately if prepping ahead.
5. Serve:
   Enjoy chilled or at room temp for a satisfying, nutrient-packed meal.

⏱️ Quick Facts

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes (if chicken is pre-cooked)
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 3
• Calories: ~480 kcal per bowl

💡 Pro Tips:

• Swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version.
• Add avocado or roasted sweet potatoes for extra creaminess.
• These bowls hold up beautifully in the fridge for 3–4 days — meal prep win!