Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (Cross-sliced)
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 lemon lemon juice (For the chicken marinade)
• 3 cloves garlic (Minced; for the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp paprika (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp chili powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 8 cherry tomatoes (Halved)
• 0.5 cucumber (Diced)
• feta cheese (Crumbled; amount not specified)
• 0.333 red onion (Thinly sliced)
• fresh parsley (Amount not specified)
• 2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar (Use either balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (For the Greek salad)
• 5 tbsp Greek yogurt (For the yogurt sauce)
• 1 clove garlic (Minced; for the yogurt sauce)
• 1 lemon lemon juice (For the yogurt sauce)
• white rice (Cooked; amount not specified, for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian mixed herbs, paprika, chili powder, and olive oil to make the chicken marinade.

2. 2

   Add the cross-sliced chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through.

4. 4

   While the chicken cooks, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh parsley in a bowl.

5. 5

   Toss the Greek salad with the balsamic or red wine vinegar and olive oil.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make the yogurt sauce.

7. 7

   Serve the cooked chicken over white rice with the Greek salad. Finish with a generous drizzle of yogurt sauce.

Notes

The source does not specify amounts for feta, parsley, or cooked white rice. Chicken should be cooked through; no internal temperature is provided in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Mediterranean
• high-protein
• baked
• chicken
• meal bowl
• Greek salad