Description
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are vibrant, fresh, and full of bold flavors. Tender, seasoned chicken breast is cooked to juicy perfection and served over your choice of rice or quinoa. The bowls are layered with crisp cherry tomatoes, cool cucumbers, salty kalamata olives, tangy feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onions, all topped off with a creamy, refreshing tzatziki sauce. These bowls are ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner or prepping meals ahead for the busy week.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Bowls
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with olive oil, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Heat the Skillet or Grill Pan: Place a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and allow it to get hot before adding the chicken. This helps to achieve a nice sear.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and thoroughly cooked through inside.
- Prepare Grains and Vegetables: While the chicken cooks, prepare your choice of rice or quinoa and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and red onion, ready to assemble your bowls.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls as the base.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the cooked chicken over the grains, then layer on the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Finish with Sauce: Drizzle each bowl generously with the creamy tzatziki sauce for added flavor and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm or chilled, depending on your preference, and enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- Chicken can be cooked alternatively by grilling, baking, or air-frying to suit your preference.
- For a low-carb version, swap regular rice for cauliflower rice.
- Enhance flavor and texture by adding hummus or roasted red peppers as extra toppings.
- These bowls hold up well for meal prep and can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
