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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Flavor-Packed and Easy to Make

This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is a flavor-packed meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Use fresh lemons for best flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano Fresh oregano can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground preferred
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Cooked quinoa Can substitute with couscous or brown rice
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes May replace with diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup Cucumber Use other crunchy vegetables if desired
  • 1/2 medium Red onion Use green onions for a milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Black olives can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Can swap with goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley For garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Sunflower seed butter can be used as a substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Maple syrup Optional; omit if avoiding sweeteners
  • Water To adjust dressing consistency Add more or less to achieve desired thickness

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Whisk the Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and maple syrup. Whisk in water until smooth.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the Bowl: Divide cooked quinoa into bowls, top with chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
  6. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle tahini dressing, top with crumbled feta and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow chicken to marinate longer if possible.

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