Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken, herbed rice and colorful veggies make a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired bowl.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 clove garlic, minced
→ Mediterranean Salad
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cucumber, diced
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1 red onion, thinly sliced
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1⁄2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Drizzle of olive oil
→ Garnish
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1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
# How to Make It:
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Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked. Remove from skillet and allow to rest before slicing thinly.
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In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon olive oil and sauté minced garlic until aromatic. Stir in rice, ensuring grains are well coated with oil and garlic.
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Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and broth absorbed.
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While rice cooks, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and half the chopped parsley in a bowl. Dress with lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil, then toss well.
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Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and fold in remaining parsley.
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Distribute rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken and a generous portion of prepared Mediterranean salad.
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Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over each bowl and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Serve warm or at room temperature. Ideal for weekly meal preparation.
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Brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice may be substituted for white rice based on preference.
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For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice, oregano, and olive oil for at least one hour prior to cooking.
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Garnish with a dollop of hummus or tzatziki if desired.
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Fresh herbs such as mint or dill are excellent alternatives to parsley.