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Close-up of a Mediterranean Chicken Bowl showing perfectly seared chicken with char marks alongside fresh sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and red onions.

The Ultimate Mediterranean Chicken Bowl Recipe

This vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Bowl features golden-brown seared chicken, fluffy yellow rice, crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, all generously drizzled with a thick, creamy tzatziki sauce and garnished with fresh feta and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Vibrant Yellow Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice Rinsed well
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
Fresh Toppings & Sauce
  • 1 cup English cucumber Sliced into precise rounds
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes Diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion Thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives Pitted
  • 0.5 cup thick white tzatziki sauce For drizzling
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese Crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves Whole or roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for achieving a golden-brown crust and visible char marks on the chicken.
  • 1 Medium Saucepan with Lid Used to simmer the yellow rice until fluffy and tender.

Method
 

Simmer the Rice
  1. Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Sear the Chicken
  1. Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to form a golden-brown crust. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and char marks appear.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Slice the cucumber, dice the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Divide the vibrant yellow rice evenly among shallow ceramic bowls.
  3. Top with the golden-brown seared chicken, arranged cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and Kalamata olives.
  4. Generously drizzle with thick tzatziki sauce. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, freshly chopped dill, and mint leaves.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a proper sear.
Store warm and cold ingredients separately if meal prepping.