Description
A vibrant Mediterranean dish combining marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for yogurt sauce)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (for yogurt sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for yogurt sauce)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss in the chicken strips and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Cook the marinated chicken strips in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the bowls starting with cauliflower rice, then add chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the yogurt sauce over each bowl and garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for longer if possible for enhanced flavor. Use fresh herbs for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken bowl, low carb recipe, healthy meal, high protein, quick dinner