Description
This Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful meal featuring herb feta, tzatziki, roasted vegetables, and seasoned chicken served over quinoa or rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Herb Feta:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
For the Tzatziki:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15–20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix feta with chopped parsley and dill to make the herb feta.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki.
- Assemble the bowls by layering cooked quinoa or rice, roasted vegetables, sliced chicken, herb feta, cherry tomatoes, and tzatziki.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
