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Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

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.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 569 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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.
  2. To Make the Chicken:
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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

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

% 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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