Description
A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Bowls recipe featuring marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection, served over fluffy white rice with fresh cucumber, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, creamy feta cheese, hummus, and tzatziki sauce. This 35-minute meal is perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful lunch or dinner for four.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breasts, about 2 large breasts
- 1/2 cup Greek dressing
Rice
- 2 bags Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice, or 2 heaping cups of cooked white rice
Vegetables and Legumes
- 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Dressings and Cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup tzatziki
- 1/4 cup hummus
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the Greek dressing over them. Ensure both sides of the chicken breasts are well coated with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare rice: Cook the Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice according to the package instructions, or cook approximately 2 heaping cups of white rice until fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly into 4 serving bowls. Slice or chop the cooked chicken breasts and place them on top of the rice. Add chickpeas, chopped cucumber, quartered grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, hummus, tzatziki, and crumbled feta cheese to each bowl. Drizzle extra Greek dressing over the top if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Mediterranean chicken and rice bowls fresh. Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful meal with friends or family.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer (up to 4 hours) will enhance the flavor even more.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, baking works just as well for cooking the chicken.
- Feel free to add olives or fresh herbs like parsley or mint to elevate the Mediterranean flavors.
- For a gluten-free option, confirm the Greek dressing and hummus are gluten-free or make homemade versions.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
