Mediterranean grilled chicken bowls (Printable)
Marinated grilled chicken served with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki over fluffy rice.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Tzatziki Sauce
10 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
11 - 1/2 cucumber, finely grated
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - Salt & pepper to taste
→ Bowl Components
17 - 8.8 oz cooked basmati or brown rice
18 - 1 small cucumber, diced
19 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1 bell pepper, diced
22 - 3.5 oz pitted Kalamata olives, halved
23 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
24 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
02 - While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki: Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust salt and pepper to taste; chill until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
04 - Assemble each bowl: Start with a base of rice, then top with grilled chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta.
05 - Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is a total crowd pleaser that looks impressive but requires very little active cooking time.
- The homemade tzatziki sauce is so creamy and flavorful you will want to put it on everything else you make.
02 -
- Grating the onion or letting it sit in ice water for ten minutes removes the harsh raw bite that can overpower the bowl.
- Make sure your grill pan is hot enough before adding the chicken so you get a nice sear instead of a grey boil.
03 -
- If you have time, let the chicken marinate for a few hours or even overnight for the deepest flavor penetration.
- Squeeze the excess liquid out of the grated cucumber with a clean towel so your tzatziki does not get watery.