Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl featuring juicy lemon-garlic chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki or tahini for a wholesome and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup tzatziki or tahini sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken strips in the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook rice in a saucepan according to package directions until fluffy.
- Assemble the Dish: Lay rice in each serving bowl. Arrange cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear chicken in the skillet until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side.
- Finishing Touches: Place chicken over rice and veggies. Drizzle with tzatziki or tahini.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra parsley or lemon and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for richer flavor.
- Toast rice in olive oil before cooking for added depth.
- Grill chicken for a smoky variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken rice bowl, healthy chicken bowl, meal prep chicken rice, Mediterranean recipe