Name: Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Spicy Feta Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup cooked basmati or brown rice; 1 tsp olive oil; Pinch of salt; 1 pita bread, toasted and cut into wedges; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ cup cucumber, diced; ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Description

Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this flavorful and satisfying Chicken Pita Bowl. Tender chicken seasoned with fragrant spices, served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and a zesty Spicy Feta Sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowl Base:

1 cup cooked basmati or brown rice
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
1 pita bread, toasted and cut into wedges

For the Spicy Feta Sauce:

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Toppings:

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
Prepare the Base: Warm cooked rice with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Toast pita wedges in a dry skillet or oven until lightly crisp.
Make the Spicy Feta Sauce: In a small bowl, mix crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Bowl: Add rice to the bowl, top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and pita wedges.
Finish: Drizzle spicy feta sauce generously over the bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop, Oven
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 690 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg