Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Herb Feta Sauce recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines grilled chicken with a variety of fresh ingredients and a creamy herb feta sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 2 pita breads, cut into wedges and toasted
- 1 cup cooked rice or couscous
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Herb Feta Sauce:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Make the Herb Feta Sauce: In a bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with rice or couscous as the base. Top with sliced chicken, toasted pita wedges, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- Drizzle with Herb Feta Sauce: Generously drizzle the prepared herb feta sauce over the bowl.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
