Description
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal option that combines grilled chicken with fresh vegetables, grains, and a creamy cilantro yogurt sauce. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavors that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean coast. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, allowing you to enjoy a wholesome meal any day of the week. Customize your bowl with seasonal veggies and your choice of grains for a deliciously satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked couscous
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat and grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- For the cilantro yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- To assemble the bowls, divide couscous among bowls and top with sliced chicken, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and drizzle with the cilantro yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg