Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl with Whipped Feta Sauce is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines flavorful marinated chicken with a creamy feta sauce, fresh veggies, and grains. It’s a perfect balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats in one satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Whipped Feta Sauce
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
- Black pepper to taste
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas or plain chickpeas
- Fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest, then slice.
- Make the Whipped Feta Sauce: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Prepare bowls with rice or quinoa as the base. Add sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, chickpeas, and greens.
- Top with Sauce: Spoon or drizzle whipped feta sauce generously over the top.
- Serve: Serve with lemon wedges for extra freshness.
Notes
- You can customize the bowl with your favorite veggies or grains.
- The whipped feta sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
