Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious and healthy rice bowl packed with flavor from tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty feta cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice and set aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat.
- In bowls, layer the rice and top it with the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. You can customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option.