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Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl with Tzatziki and Feta Recipe

Name: Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl with Tzatziki and Feta Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 52 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa; 1/2 cup pickled red onions; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup cucumber slices; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint; Salt to taste

BySimon Carel October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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Introduction

This Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious meal packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Featuring tender grilled chicken, tangy tzatziki, and creamy feta, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner that’s both satisfying and delicious.

The dish is served in a white bowl featuring multiple layers clearly divided. At the bottom is a rice layer, light beige in color and slightly visible under the rest of the ingredients. On the top left side, there are grilled pieces of meat, dark brown with charred edges and sprinkled with green herbs. Above that, bright pink pickled onions add a vivid pop of color with their curly thin strands. To the right of the onions, there is a generous portion of crumbly white cheese. Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half and deep red, are placed next to the cheese. Below the tomatoes, there is a layer of round cucumber slices, pale green with darker green edges and specks of herbs. In the center of the bowl atop the cucumbers and rice, a creamy white sauce with green bits is dolloped. The background is a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
1/2 cup pickled red onions
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup cucumber slices
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
Salt to taste (for tzatziki)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Step 4: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
Step 5: In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill or mint, and salt to make the tzatziki. Chill until ready to serve.
Step 6: Place cooked brown rice or quinoa as the base in each serving bowl.
Step 7: Top with grilled chicken, pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 8: Add a generous spoonful of tzatziki and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Step 9: Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Tips & Variations

Substitute chicken with grilled lamb or falafel for a different protein option.
Use quinoa for a gluten-free and higher-protein base.
Make tzatziki a day ahead to deepen the flavors.
Add olives or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flair.

Storage

Store the chicken, grains, and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep tzatziki chilled and add just before serving to maintain freshness. Reheat the chicken and grains gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before assembling.