🍗 Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients
700 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (2–4 hours best).
Heat a grill pan or skillet on medium-high.
Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until charred and fully cooked.
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
🍚 Lemon Herb Rice
Ingredients
1½ cups basmati or long-grain rice
3 cups water or chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse rice well.
Bring water/broth to a boil, add rice, oil, and salt.
Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and herbs.
🥣 Creamy Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup thick Greek yogurt
½ cup grated cucumber (seeds removed)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, grated
Salt to taste
Fresh dill or mint, chopped
Instructions
Squeeze excess water from cucumber.
Mix all ingredients until smooth.
Chill for 15–20 minutes for best flavor.
🥗 Fresh Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients
Chopped cucumber
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red onion, finely chopped
Olive oil & lemon juice
Salt, pepper, oregano
Mix all ingredients lightly.
🧀 Extras
Crumbled feta cheese
Warm pita or naan bread
Lemon wedges
🥙 Bowl Assembly
Add lemon rice to the bowl.
Top with sliced grilled chicken.
Add salad on the side.
Spoon tzatziki generously.
Sprinkle feta and herbs.
Serve with warm pita.
⭐ Tips
Chicken thighs give juicier results
Add olives for extra Mediterranean flavor
Make it anti-inflammatory by using olive oil, garlic, lemon, yogurt, and herbs
