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Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl Recipe

This flavorful Mediterranean chicken bowl features tender spiced chicken, fluffy rice, a fresh cucumber-tomato salad, and creamy homemade tzatziki, offering a complete and delicious meal perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice for serving
  • 2.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Spice Blend
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 0.25 tsp Cardamom
Chicken Marinade
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • 1 Cucumber sliced
  • 1 Cherry Tomato sliced
  • 0.25 Red Onion diced
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Kosher Salt to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 small Cucumber
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Mint chopped
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 4 Garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Large Bowl or Ziploc Bag
  • 9x5 Loaf Pan
  • Oven
  • Grater
  • Cutting Board
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Combine all spices in a small bowl, then coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the blend. Add lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper to the chicken, mix well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pour the chicken and all its juices into a 9x5 loaf pan, then bake for 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 175°F; broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a nice char. Allow the chicken to rest in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Salad and Tzatziki
  1. While the chicken is cooking, combine sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh dill, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
  2. Next, prepare the tzatziki sauce by grating a small cucumber into a bowl, then stir in kosher salt, dill, mint, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Assembly
  1. Once the chicken is done, reserve 1/2 cup of the pan juices and stir it into the cooked rice for added flavor.
  2. Transfer the rested chicken to a cutting board and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. To assemble the bowls, add the flavored rice, top with the sliced chicken, cucumber-tomato salad, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce along with fresh herbs.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F for doneness, then broil briefly for a nice char without drying it out. Adjust seasoning for the salad and tzatziki to your preference.