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greek chicken and rice bowl with feta cheese

Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl Recipe

Fresh, bright ingredients and a flavor packed marinade make this Greek inspired chicken and rice bowl a go-to meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 people
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Greek Marinade/Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice set aside 1 tsp of lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 large green olives

Rice Bowl

  • 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large English Cucumber chopped
  • 1 large Tomato chopped
  • ¼ c red onion chopped
  • 2 oz sour cream
  • ½ c feta cheese
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions
 

For the marinade

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside half of this dressing for the chicken marinade and the other half for the fresh veggies.
  • Using half of the marinade, in a ziplock bag or a large bowl add the trimmed chicken, mix well and set aside for at least one hour.

For the bowl

  • Cook rice according to instructions on package. We like the boil-in-a-bag!
  • As the rice boils, chop the cucumber and tomato and remove seeds, and chop the onion. Add veggies to a bowl and mix in the other half of the marinade and set aside.
  • Once ready, you will cook the chicken on medium-high heat on a stove top grill (or you can pan sear if you don’t have a grill)
  • Grill the chicken on each side for 4- 5 minutes or until cooked through. Slice and set aside.
  • In another small bowl, combine sour cream and the lemon zest adding a small drizzle of water until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Assembly

  • Divide rice evenly between both bowls first, then layer on the dressed veggies adding any leftover dressing as desired. Top off with the grilled chicken and drizzle the sour cream mixture on top. Then, finish it with a healthy sprinkle of the feta cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.