Healthy

Chicken Souvlaki & Barley

A balanced, nutrient-dense meal that combines lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and fresh vegetables for lasting energy and satiety.

15 minutes

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2 servings

This is a balanced, nutrient-dense staple that delivers quality protein, complex carbohydrates, and lasting fuel. It’s a simple, well-rounded meal designed to support energy, recovery, and overall metabolic health without unnecessary complexity.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz chicken (grilled or precooked)
  • • 1 cup cooked barley
  • • 2 tsp olive oil
  • • ½ tsp dried dill
  • • 2 cups green beans
  • • Salt and pepper to taste
  • • ½ cup tzatziki

FOR THE SALAD:

  • • 2 cups mixed greens
  • • 1 tsp olive oil
  • • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • • ¼ lemon, squeezed

Directions:

BRUSH chicken with 1 tsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
HEAT barley and toss with ½ tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp dill.

STEAM green beans; season and toss with the remaining ½ tsp olive oil.

TOSS mixed greens with olive oil and feta; season and squeeze lemon over.

Nutritional Information

  • 408 cal
  • 32g protein
  • 5g fiber