Description
This Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken, a refreshing dill tzatziki sauce, tangy feta cheese, and a variety of fresh vegetables on a base of rice or grains. It’s a delicious and nutritious meal that’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the dill tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
For the feta:
- 150g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
For the bowl base:
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (optional)
- 1/4 cup olives
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- For the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat chicken well.
- Grill or pan-cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- For the dill tzatziki: Make the dill tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt until smooth.
- For the feta: In a small bowl, mix feta with olive oil, oregano, and chili flakes.
- Assemble bowls with rice or grains as the base.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, and olives.
- Top with dill tzatziki and feta mixture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
