Name: Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowls: A Fresh & Healthy Favorite
Prep time: PT-490871H24M7S
Cook time: PT-490871H24M7S
Total time: PT-490871H24M7S
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked quinoa, couscous, or brown rice; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup chopped romaine or baby spinach; Fresh parsley or dill for garnish; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ cucumber, grated and drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

These Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are packed with vibrant vegetables, flavorful grilled chicken, and a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce—perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Bowls:

2 cups cooked quinoa, couscous, or brown rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped romaine or baby spinach
Fresh parsley or dill for garnish

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

3. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Divide the cooked grains among four bowls. Arrange the sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and greens on top.

5. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley or dill.

Notes

You can meal prep the chicken and tzatziki in advance for faster assembly during the week. Swap quinoa for your favorite grain or make it low-carb by using cauliflower rice. This bowl is also great served cold.