Description
This Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl combines flavorful grilled chicken with herb feta, creamy tzatziki, and a variety of fresh veggies for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
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 herb feta:
- 150g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
For the 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 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or mint)
- Salt to taste
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (optional)
- 1/4 cup olives
- Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken well.
- Cook or grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- In a small bowl, combine feta, olive oil, parsley, oregano, and chili flakes to create the herb feta mixture.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt to make tzatziki.
- Assemble the bowls: start with rice or grains as the base. Add sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, chickpeas, and olives. Top with herb feta and a generous drizzle of tzatziki.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
