Greek Chicken Rice Bowl
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
680 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Chicken Rice Bowl
Description
The Greek Chicken Rice Bowl revolves around juicy chicken thighs marinated in a dressing combining olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. The marinade imparts characteristic Greek flavors. After marinating, the chicken cooks quickly in a skillet to develop a golden crust while remaining tender inside. Served on a bed of steamed white rice, the chicken pairs with crunchy cucumber, ripe tomatoes, salty kalamata olives, and sharp red onion for texture contrast.
The salad components are added fresh to preserve their crispness, while crumbled feta cheese adds creaminess and a touch of saltiness. A spoonful of roasted garlic hummus rounds out the bowl with smoothness and richness. The lemon oregano dressing is reserved to drizzle at serving or for later use.
This bowl suits quick lunches or dinners and can be made ahead for meal prep by assembling components in containers. The recipe suggests stacking bowls starting with rice, then the chicken and vegetable mixture, followed by the cheese, hummus, and extra dressing on the side. This setup keeps ingredients fresh until ready to eat.
Practical tips include massaging the marinade into the chicken in a sealed bag, adjusting marination time according to preference, and heating rice as instructed before assembly.
Ingredients
GREEK MARINADE/DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice juice of 1-2 lemons, fresh
- 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic or garlic paste, minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
RICE BOWL:
- 8-12 chicken thigh can also use chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups cucumber seedless, chopped
- 4 Roma tomato chopped
- 1 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 medium red onion coarsely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese optional but recommended, crumbled
- hummus (we love roasted garlic flavor)
- 2 cups white rice cooked
Instructions
PREPARE DRESSING:
- To a small mixing bowl, add dressing ingredients and whisk to combine well. Save 1/2 of the dressing (about 1/4 cup) in an airtight container to use later as a dressing.
RICE BOWL:
- Add remainder of dressing to a large resealable plastic bag with chicken thighs. Close bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for several hours if desired.
- Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat and drizzle a bit of olive oil into the skillet. Pat chicken thighs with a paper towel to remove excess marinade and cook chicken, about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken to a plate to rest while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Chop cucumber, onion, tomatoes, and olives and set aside.
- Microwave rice bowls according to package directions and divide evenly among 4 bowls.
- To each bowl, add some of the feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives. Add a dollop of hummus to the bowls and add 2-3 chicken thighs per bowl.
- Serve with whole grain pita or flatbread if desired.
Notes
- The Greek dressing doubles as a marinade; reserve half for drizzle when serving or later use.
- Marinate chicken thighs for several hours in the refrigerator to deepen flavor, but cooking immediately is also fine.
- Assemble bowls with rice first, then chicken and chopped vegetables, topping with feta and hummus for meal prep.
- Store components separately if preparing in advance to maintain texture and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 248mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1734mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 932mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 951IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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