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High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowls

High Protein Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowls

This recipe features flavorful chicken thighs served over seasoned rice, accompanied by a fresh salad and tzatziki.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced for best flavor
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoon yogurt I use Fage Total 5% for a richer marinade
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoon butter I prefer Kerrygold unsalted butter for this
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1.5 cups rice rinsed until water runs clear to remove excess starch
  • 2.5 cups chicken stock
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Salad
  • 1 cucumber diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 7 oz cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoon sumac
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper
For Serving
  • 0.5 cup tzatziki
  • 1 handful parsley
  • flatbreads warmed on a skillet for 30 seconds per side

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, garlic, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, yogurt, salt, paprika, and cumin. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add turmeric, cumin, and rice, stirring to coat the rice. Pour in chicken stock, add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. In a bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sumac, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  5. To serve, layer rice, chicken, salad, and tzatziki in bowls. Garnish with parsley and serve with warmed flatbreads.

Notes

You can adjust the spices and ingredients to suit your taste. This dish is great for meal prep.