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Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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A quick and easy Mediterranean chicken bowl featuring spiced chicken thighs, creamy hummus, tangy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and a fluffy grain base. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner with vibrant flavors and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked basmati rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup hummus (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or 15 minutes if short on time).
  3. Cook basmati rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is golden and fragrant.
  5. While the chicken cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, chop parsley or mint, and slice olives if needed.
  6. Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  7. Assemble the bowl by placing warm rice or quinoa as the base. Arrange chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives on top.
  8. Add generous spoonfuls of hummus and tzatziki on the sides and sprinkle fresh herbs over everything.
  9. Optionally, drizzle extra olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice over the bowl before serving.

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Use chicken thighs for juiciness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a nice sear. Rest chicken before slicing to lock in juices. Homemade hummus and tzatziki elevate the dish but store-bought works well. For dairy-free, substitute coconut yogurt in tzatziki. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days; keep sauces separate to avoid sogginess.

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