Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is a fresh, healthy, and flavor-packed meal with grilled lemon garlic chicken, quinoa, crisp veggies, hummus, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, and clean eating!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, couscous, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- ½ cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Fresh Toppings:
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives
Sauces & Extras:
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- ¼ cup hummus
- Fresh parsley or mint, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Extra olive oil, optional for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the Bowl Base: Divide cooked grains or greens between 4 serving bowls. Add chickpeas to each.
- Assemble the Bowls: Top each bowl with sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
- Add Sauces & Garnish: Add a dollop of hummus and tzatziki. Garnish with fresh herbs and a lemon wedge. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit feta and use dairy-free tzatziki.
- Substitute couscous or cauliflower rice depending on your dietary needs.
- Marinated chicken can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.
- Store components separately in meal prep containers for freshness.
- Substitute couscous or cauliflower rice depending on your dietary needs.
- Marinated chicken can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.
- Store components separately in meal prep containers for freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 22gFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
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