
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
User Reviews
4.9
57 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
569 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
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Greek Inspired Mediterranean Chicken Bowls featuring tender marinated chicken with a zesty homemade hummus and a refreshing Greek salad, all served on rice to complete the dish.
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Ingredients
For the rice
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 3.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
For the chicken
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed in garlic press or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the hummus
- 1 cup chickpeas drained, liquid reserved
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Tahini sesame paste
- 1 lemon juiced, about 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon water or liquid from the chickpeas
For the Greek salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces, washed, and dried
- 2 tomatoes cored, seeded, and large dice
- 1 English cucumber medium, large dice
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/2 red onion medium, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed from 1 medium lemon, plus more as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves fresh, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- To make the rice:Wash rice in a large bowl under cold water for 2-5 minutes until the water runs clear. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes. Boil 3.5 cups of water in a large sauce pan, pour rice and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until the water has dried into the rice and the rice is soft. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on the rice to melt with the heat off, Cover and set aside.
- To Make the Chicken:
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, paprika, and oregano in large plastic food storage bag. Pierce chicken with fork several times and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add to bag and coat with dressing, marinate 20 minutes or up to two days in the fridge.Remove chicken from bag. Grill or broil for about 5-6 minutes per side. Or, cook in a grill pan over medium-high heat, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- To make the hummus: Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it's minced. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Set aside in fridge until ready to serve.
- To make the salad:Place the lettuce in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and onion; set aside. Place the oil, measured lemon juice, oregano, measured salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over the salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the feta and serve.
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Notes
- Remember that the longer you marinate your chicken, the more it will soak in the flavors of the marinade! I recommend marinating overnight for best results.
- Adjust the consistency of the hummus by adding more or less of the reserved chickpea liquid (aquafaba).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1438mg
(60%)
Potassium
966mg
(28%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7592IU
(152%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1bowl | |
Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
Protein | 33g | 66% |
Fat | 25g | 38% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
Sodium | 1438mg | 60% |
Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 7592IU | 152% |
Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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