Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Rice for a Flavorful Feast
Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Rice for a Flavorful Feast that’s easy to prepare. Try it now and savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber (grated and drained)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 2 cups lettuce (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown rice or quinoa can be used)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lemon zest and juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken breasts and coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh dill in another bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice as the base and topping with sliced chicken along with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, red onion, tzatziki sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg