Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables topped with feta cheese and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, marinated
- 1 cup fluffy rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the chicken steep for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Follow package instructions to make fluffy rice.
- Grill the chicken: Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Layer your bowl: Start with rice, and top with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and sliced chicken.
- Add feta and dressing: Sprinkle crumbled feta and drizzle with lemon-oregano dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Adjust seasoning and ingredients to suit taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken bowl, healthy meal, grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, quick dinner