Description
These Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal loaded with tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with equal portions of the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Add a spoonful of tzatziki to each bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, swap the rice with cauliflower rice.
- You can also use grilled chicken thighs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
