Chicken Skewer Mediterranean Bowl
A vibrant Mediterranean chicken bowl featuring grilled chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, crumbly feta, and creamy tzatziki sauce for a healthy and flavorful meal option.
Equipment
- 1 Grill or Skillet
- 1 mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat chicken thighs. Marinate covered in refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Mix Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, and salt in a bowl and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through with grill marks.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, layer cooked rice as the base. Top with sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize toppings with avocado or different vegetables for variety.
- Marinate the chicken longer for more intense flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days.