🍚 Greek Chicken Grain Bowl with Cherry Tomato & Chili Mayo Sauce 🌶️🍅
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is bursting with Mediterranean flavors, featuring marinated Greek-seasoned chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty grains, and a creamy, spicy chili mayo sauce. It’s a balanced and vibrant meal that’s 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 🫒
Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped 🌿
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
Optional: 1/2 avocado, sliced 🥑
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 the chicken pieces, tossing to coat. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes if time allows.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
Prepare the Grain Base:
Cook your chosen grain according to package directions, adding a pinch of salt. Once cooked, 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 the spice level to taste.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked grain among bowls.
Add chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta.
Drizzle with chili mayo sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Add avocado slices if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Greek-inspired bowl with a spicy kick!
This Greek Chicken Bowl is a satisfying and tasty meal, packed with fresh ingredients and a creamy, zesty sauce that takes it to the next level! 💛
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