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
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500 g chicken breast or thighs (boneless)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
For the Grain Base
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1 cup rice, bulgur, or couscous
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2 cups water or chicken broth
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¼ tsp salt
Vegetables & Toppings
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1 cucumber (sliced)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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½ red onion (thinly sliced)
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½ cup Kalamata olives
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½ cup cooked chickpeas or white beans
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Fresh parsley or dill
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Pita bread or naan (optional)
For Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ cucumber (grated & squeezed dry)
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1 clove garlic (grated)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1–2 tbsp fresh dill or mint (chopped)
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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:
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Add cooked rice/bulgur as the base
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Arrange sliced chicken on one side
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Add cucumber, tomatoes, onions, olives, and beans
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Sprinkle feta cheese
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Spoon generous tzatziki on top
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Garnish with fresh herbs
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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
