Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
This vibrant bowl combines juicy seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy feta with a zesty lemon dressing for a wholesome, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking chicken
- 1 small bowl for mixing dressing
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs diced or sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus 3 tbsp for dressing
- 1 –2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: kalamata olives sliced
- 1 –2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa evenly into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, and kalamata olives if using.
- Place the cooked chicken on top of the veggies in each bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over each bowl, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Try couscous, bulgur, or cauliflower rice as grain alternatives.
- Add fresh parsley or mint for extra herb flavor.
- Include red pepper flakes or pepperoncini for heat.
- Serve with warm pita bread or hummus on the side.