🌟 Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Bowl with Lemon Rice & Tzatziki 🥗🔥
⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins | 🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽 Servings: 2 | 🔥 Calories: approx. 450 per serving
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts, cubed 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Lemon Rice:
1 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice 🍚
1/2 tsp turmeric or saffron for color ✨
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿
Toppings & Sides:
1/2 cucumber, sliced 🥒
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
A handful of cherry tomatoes 🍅
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce 🥣
Grilled flatbread or pita bread, cut into triangles 🍞
👨🍳 Instructions:
Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes. Grill on a pan until golden brown and cooked through. Mix warm cooked rice with lemon juice, turmeric, and parsley. Assemble bowls with rice as the base, then top with grilled chicken, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, and pita. Serve with a generous dollop of tzatziki in the center.
💡 Tip:
Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for grilled halloumi or chickpeas. Add olives or feta for extra Mediterranean flavor!