Description
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl with a tangy Yogurt Feta Dip. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, this meal is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Yogurt Feta Dip
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill
- Black pepper to taste
For the Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1/4 cup olives
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare the Yogurt Feta Dip: In a blender or bowl, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowl: Add quinoa or rice to a bowl as the base. Arrange chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, olives, and avocado on top.
- Serve: Spoon or drizzle yogurt feta dip over the bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-cooking, Blending, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
