Mediterranean Chicken Bowl – Detailed Recipe 🥗🍗
This bowl is inspired by classic Mediterranean flavors: juicy spiced chicken, fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and wholesome grains.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Chicken
500 g chicken breast or thighs (boneless)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
For the Grain Base
1 cup rice, bulgur, or couscous
2 cups water or chicken broth
¼ tsp salt
Vegetables & Toppings
1 cucumber (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup Kalamata olives
½ cup cooked chickpeas or white beans
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley or dill
Pita bread or naan (optional)
For Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber (grated & squeezed dry)
1 clove garlic (grated)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp fresh dill or mint (chopped)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours for best flavor).
2. Cook the Grains
Rinse rice or bulgur.
Cook with water/broth and salt according to package instructions.
Fluff and set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden, charred, and fully cooked.
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
4. Make the Tzatziki
Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and salt.
Chill for 10–15 minutes for best taste.
5. Assemble the Bowl
In a large bowl:
Add cooked rice/bulgur as the base
Arrange sliced chicken on one side
Add cucumber, tomatoes, onions, olives, and beans
Sprinkle feta cheese
Spoon generous tzatziki on top
Garnish with fresh herbs
Serve with warm pita
Serving Tips
✔ Drizzle extra olive oil or lemon juice before serving
✔ Add roasted veggies for extra flavor
✔ Great for meal prep (keeps 3 days refrigerated)
✔ High-protein, balanced & Mediterranean-style
