Description
A vibrant bowl of marinated chicken, basmati rice, fresh vegetables, and refreshing tzatziki, capturing the essence of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (Fage preferred)
- ½ cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or zip-top bag.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high and cook the marinated chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the basmati rice according to package directions and fluff it gently with a fork.
- Prep all vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley, and crumble feta.
- Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill in a small bowl to prepare tzatziki.
- Assemble your bowls with a scoop of warm rice, layers of lettuce, diced cucumber, tomatoes, sliced onion, parsley, and crumbled feta.
- Top each bowl with the cooked chicken and a spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. This dish makes for great meal prep and can be stored for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken bowl, healthy chicken recipes, lemon dill chicken, high protein meals, tzatziki chicken bowl