Dinner

This bowl is a fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-packed meal made with juicy lemon-garlic chicken, crisp veggies and a drizzle of creamy tzatziki. It’s a wholesome, gluten-free dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and brings all the bright, heart-healthy flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

This bowl is a fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-packed meal made with juicy lemon-garlic chicken, crisp veggies and a drizzle of creamy tzatziki. It’s a wholesome, gluten-free dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and brings all the bright, heart-healthy flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.


Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon + zest
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Base: quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
  • Veggies: diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper strips
  • Extras: kalamata olives, shredded romaine, fresh parsley
  • Sauce: quick tzatziki (1 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2 grated cucumber + garlic + lemon juice + dill) or hummus

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, cumin, lemon juice + zest.
  3. Add chicken to skillet and sear 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Assemble bowls: add your base, top with chicken, fresh cucumber, veggies, olives, and romaine. Finish with tzatziki or hummus.