Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl
Experience a flavorful Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl packed with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and feta. Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook basmati rice in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Grill marinated chicken on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Slice the grilled chicken and layer it over a base of rice. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg