Description
This Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Bowls recipe offers a flavorful and balanced meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender chicken breasts marinated in Greek dressing are air fried or baked to juicy perfection and served over fluffy white rice with fresh cucumbers, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, creamy tzatziki, hummus, and crumbled feta cheese. This recipe is simple to prepare, nutritious, and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 1/2 cup Greek dressing
Grains and Legumes
- 2 bags Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice, or 2 heaping cups cooked white rice
- 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup hummus
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the Greek dressing over them. Use your hands or a spoon to coat both sides thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse the meat.
- Prepare the rice: Cook the Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice according to the package instructions. Alternatively, cook about 2 heaping cups of white rice until tender and fluffy.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is golden brown. If using an oven, preheat to 400°F and bake the chicken on a baking tray for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with a chicken breast, chickpeas, chopped cucumber, quartered grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, a dollop of hummus, tzatziki sauce, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Add extra Greek dressing if desired for an extra flavor boost.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Mediterranean chicken and rice bowls immediately while warm and enjoy this fresh, healthy, and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer, up to 8 hours, for even more flavor.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure the Greek dressing and hummus are certified gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Feel free to add olives or fresh parsley for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Can be made dairy-free by omitting feta and tzatziki or using dairy-free alternatives.
