Description
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious and easy-to-make chicken pita bowl topped with a spicy feta sauce. Packed full of fresh ingredients and bold seasonings, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a tasty and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Spicy Feta Sauce:
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
- Pinch of salt
For the Bowl Base:
- 2 pita breads, cut into pieces or lightly toasted
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (optional for extra base)
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup olives (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra feta crumbles
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Make the Spicy Feta Sauce: In a blender or bowl, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Base: Toast pita pieces lightly until warm and slightly crispy. Assemble bowls with pita pieces and optional rice or quinoa.
- Assemble the Bowl: Top with chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, olives, and feta. Drizzle generously with spicy feta sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while fresh and flavorful.
Notes
- You can customize your bowl with additional toppings like roasted red peppers, pickled onions, or tzatziki sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level of the feta sauce by adding more or less hot sauce to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
