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Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl

Savory Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl You’ll Love

This Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl is high in protein, packed with veggies, and customizable. It's perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Can switch to avocado oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Vegetables and Sauce
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Red & Yellow, diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Basmati or Jasmine
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 wedges Lemon

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry. Season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sliced red onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  3. Add diced red and yellow bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer together for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste along with dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the marinated chicken cubes to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain rice under cold water until clear. In a separate saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and toast the rice for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  9. While the rice rests, mix together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh dill for tzatziki sauce. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Assemble your bowl with fluffy rice, cooked chicken mixture, drizzle with tzatziki sauce, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store rice, chicken, and tzatziki separately to maintain texture. Best eaten fresh.

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