Greek Chicken Bowls with Rice (Printable Version)
Savor juicy chicken, tangy cucumber salad, olives, feta, and rice in every bite. Mediterranean flavors in every bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Greek Chicken & Marinade
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680 g fresh chicken breast, sliced in half for thinner pieces
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons olive oil, for cooking
→ Greek Cucumber Salad
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2 cups chopped English cucumber or baby cucumber
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4 Roma tomatoes, flesh removed and chopped
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23 kalamata olives, halved
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0.25 small red onion, finely diced
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0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.25 teaspoon dried dill weed
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Base
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2 cups cooked white rice, seasoned with salt and pepper
# Steps:
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In a large resealable bag, combine chicken breasts with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Seal the bag and massage marinade into chicken. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
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Remove chicken from marinade, discarding excess. Pat lightly with paper towel to remove extra marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 74°C. Rest chicken for 8–10 minutes, then slice into strips.
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In a mixing bowl, add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, dill, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
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Divide 125 g cooked rice into each serving bowl. Top with 240 ml cucumber salad and 113 g sliced chicken. Garnish with extra feta if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate components separately for meal prep.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavour, marinate chicken for several hours. Combine chicken and rice for storage, keeping salad separate to maintain texture.