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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl Recipe: A Flavor-Packed, Healthy Dinner You’ll Crave Every Week

Overhead view of a colorful Mediterranean chicken bowl with quinoa, vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.
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This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl features juicy spiced chicken, fluffy rice or quinoa, fresh veggies, olives, feta, and a dollop of creamy tzatziki. It’s healthy, protein-rich, meal-prep friendly, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
  • Fresh parsley or mint for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.

2. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.

3. Cook your grain base (rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice).

4. Slice all toppings: tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives.

5. Assemble bowl: grain base, chicken, toppings, tzatziki.

6. Garnish with herbs, lemon wedges, and optional chili flakes.

Notes

  • Store cooked chicken and grains separately for up to 4 days.
  • Add fresh toppings right before serving for best texture.
  • Swap tzatziki with hummus or tahini for dairy-free version.

Keywords: mediterranean chicken bowl, healthy chicken bowl, meal prep, low-carb, high-protein, tzatziki, quinoa bowl

Find it online: https://www.greatlyrecipes.com/mediterranean-chicken-bowl/