Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Honey Feta Sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with a creamy honey feta sauce, served over a bed of rice or grains and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Mediterranean Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Honey Feta Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1–2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice, couscous, or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 2–3 pita breads, toasted and cut into wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest briefly, then slice.
- Prepare the Honey Feta Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, feta, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or grains among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle honey feta sauce over each bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with pita wedges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
