Description
A flavorful and nutritious Mediterranean chicken bowl served with rice, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken breast, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine cooked brown rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and mix well.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Rice