Description
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls bring together vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients for a nutritious meal perfect for any time of day. Succulent grilled chicken is paired with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a creamy cilantro yogurt sauce that ties everything together beautifully. This dish is easy to prepare and highly customizable, making it ideal for meal prep, gatherings, or a satisfying weeknight dinner. With a delightful medley of textures and tastes, these bowls offer both health benefits and culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- Lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for flavor
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the coated chicken over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the cilantro yogurt sauce by combining Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: place couscous in each bowl and top with sliced chicken, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mediterranean Chicken Bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg