Description
A vibrant bowl filled with grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki, tangy feta, and hearty grains, delivering a refreshing Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Optional: extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, plain Greek yogurt for extra tzatziki, cucumber for shredding, fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Layer cooked brown rice or quinoa in serving bowls.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken, pickled red onions, crumbled feta cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Serve with tzatziki on the side and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Notes
For meal prep, cook chicken and grains ahead and store separately.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken bowl, healthy dinner, tzatziki, feta