Description
This Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal featuring herb feta, tzatziki, and a variety of fresh ingredients. It’s a satisfying dish packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Olives, a handful
For the Herb Feta:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Tzatziki:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare the Herb Feta: In a small bowl or food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, parsley, dill, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa or rice into bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and sliced chicken. Add dollops of herb feta and tzatziki.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired power bowl.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or hummus.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning of the chicken marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
