🍚 Greek Chicken Grain Bowl with Cherry Tomato & Chili Mayo Sauce 🌶️🍅
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is packed with Mediterranean flavors, featuring marinated Greek-style chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a spicy chili mayo sauce. It’s balanced, delicious, and perfect for lunch or dinner! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Greek Marinated Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
2 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Grain Base:
1 cup cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice 🍚
2 cups water or vegetable broth 🥣
Pinch of salt 🧂
Toppings:
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
1/2 cucumber, diced 🥒
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🫒
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped 🌿
Chili Mayo Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise 🥄
1-2 tsp sriracha or chili sauce 🌶️
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken, tossing to coat well, and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes, until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
Prepare the Grain Base:
Cook your chosen grain according to package instructions, adding a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Make the Chili Mayo Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha or chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust spice to taste.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked grains among bowls.
Top with Greek chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta.
Drizzle with chili mayo sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy the blend of fresh, spicy, and creamy flavors!
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is a tasty, satisfying meal with a kick from the chili mayo, balanced with fresh veggies and creamy feta. 💛
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