Name: Ultimate Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl with Tzatziki & Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 3 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

Mediterranean flavors are all about freshness, balance, and vibrancy—and this chicken rice bowl with tzatziki and feta has it all. Juicy marinated chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a creamy, garlicky tzatziki sauce come together for a nourishing meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Perfect for meal prep or a family-style dinner, these bowls are customizable and packed with the bright, zesty flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assemble the bowls by dividing rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta.
Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes