🥗 Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 500 g boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup hummus
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Quick tzatziki
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
- Salt to taste
Method
1. Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Chicken should reach 74°C/165°F internally.
3. Make the tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Build the bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa between 4 bowls. Arrange chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and hummus on top.
5. Finish: Add a generous spoonful of tzatziki, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
⏱️ Details
Prep: 20 minutes
Marinating: 15–30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Tip: For extra flavor, drizzle the finished bowls with olive oil and a little fresh lemon juice before serving. 🍋