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A vibrant Greek chicken bowl with fresh vegetables and feta cheese

Classic Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

These vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Bowls feature tender chicken, fresh vegetables, crumbled feta, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil for chicken
  • 1 tsp dried oregano for chicken
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic for chicken
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for chicken
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables & Toppings
  • 1 English or Persian cucumber diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) thinly sliced
  • Fresh dill and/or parsley chopped (for garnish)
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for dressing
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • dried oregano Pinch (for dressing)
Optional Base
  • Cooked quinoa, brown rice, or lettuce for the base

Equipment

  • bowl
  • large skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; toss with olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 15-20 minutes, or up to an hour in the fridge.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Veggies & Dressing
  1. While chicken cooks, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion and bell peppers, and chop fresh herbs.
  2. Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, a pinch of dried oregano, optional minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Assemble & Serve
  1. Start with an optional base (quinoa, rice, or lettuce) in each bowl. Arrange cooked chicken over the base, then artfully arrange chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, and Kalamata olives.
  2. Sprinkle bowls generously with crumbled feta and fresh dill or parsley. Drizzle with the prepared dressing just before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can also customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what's in season. This dish is excellent for meal prep as components can be stored separately and assembled just before serving to maintain freshness.