Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Herb Feta Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender marinated chicken with a creamy herb feta sauce, served over a bed of rice or quinoa and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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For the Mediterranean Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Herb Feta Sauce
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and/or dill
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
For the Bowl Base
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, basmati, or quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate and Cook the Chicken – In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the marinade and let sit at least 30 minutes. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Herb Feta Sauce – In a food processor or bowl, blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped herbs. Add water gradually to reach a pourable consistency.
- Prepare the Bowl Base – Toss cooked rice or quinoa with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Divide among serving bowls.
- Assemble the Pita Bowls – Top grains with cooked Mediterranean chicken. Add romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Drizzle generously with herb feta sauce. Serve with warm pita slices and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 46g
