🍚 Greek Chicken Grain Bowl with Cherry Tomato & Chili Mayo Sauce 🌶️🍅
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is a delicious blend of Mediterranean flavors, featuring juicy Greek-seasoned chicken, cherry tomatoes, hearty grains, and a creamy chili mayo sauce for a bit of heat. It’s fresh, filling, and perfect for any meal! 🌞✨
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 together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes if you have time.
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 instructions with a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Make the Chili Mayo Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha or chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust spice level to your preference.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked grains among bowls.
Add the chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta on top.
Drizzle with the chili mayo sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Add avocado if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately and savor each flavorful layer of this vibrant, Greek-inspired bowl!
This Greek Chicken Grain Bowl is a delightful combination of savory, fresh, and spicy flavors, making it a satisfying choice for any time of day. Enjoy! 💛
#greekchickenbowl #MediterraneanFlavors #healthymeals #SpicyKick #FlavorfulBowls