Mediterranean
High-Protein Greek Chicken Bowls
Zesty lemon-oregano chicken served over fluffy brown rice with crisp cucumbers, sweet peppers, briny olives, and tangy feta.
60 min4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts · 2 large or 3 small
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice · for the marinade
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil · for the marinade
- 3 clove garlic · minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1.25 cup quick-cooking brown rice
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 piece cucumber · peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 piece orange bell pepper · cut into 1-inch pieces
- 20 piece Kalamata olives · pitted and sliced
- 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil · for serving
- 1 piece lemon · quartered
- 1/4 cup feta cheese · crumbled
- fresh parsley · for serving
Directions
- 1
Marinate the chicken
Combine the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and oregano. Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thick, add the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Cook the rice
Bring the rice and broth to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
- 3
Cook the chicken
Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium heat. Discard the marinade and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest before slicing.
- 4
Assemble the plates
Divide the rice among four shallow plates. Add sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and olives. Finish each with olive oil, lemon juice, feta, and parsley.
Watch how it’s made
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