Description
Enjoy this Mediterranean chicken bowl packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors. Perfect for clean eating, weight loss, and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp hummus (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add sliced chicken and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
3. Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
4. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
6. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
7. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, herbs, and salt to make the sauce.
8. Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
9. Assemble bowl with grains, chicken, vegetables, olives, and feta.
10. Add yogurt sauce and optional hummus, then serve.
Notes
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add roasted vegetables for extra flavor.
- Adjust feta and sauce to control calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg