Description
A fresh and vibrant bowl packed with juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce that brings everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken pieces
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions and prepare the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt with a bit of garlic and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Assemble the bowls by layering rice, chicken, vegetables, and finishing with the yogurt sauce on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
- Store components separately for better freshness when meal prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, mediterranean bowl, healthy chicken recipe, rice bowl, easy dinner