Description
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This recipe features juicy grilled chicken paired with fresh vegetables, creamy cilantro yogurt sauce, and fluffy couscous. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these bowls can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making them ideal for meal prep or family gatherings. With an emphasis on quick preparation and healthy ingredients, Mediterranean Chicken Bowls are a delicious way to enjoy wholesome flavors any night of the week.
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
- 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2. Grill chicken: Preheat grill to medium heat; cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- 3. Prepare sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 4. Assemble bowls: Divide couscous into bowls; top with sliced chicken, cucumber, onion, olives, feta cheese, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg