Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is a flavorful and easy meal prep option for a healthy lunch at work. Featuring juicy, seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy tzatziki, this protein-packed meal is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, oregano, and garlic powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the base: Divide the cooked rice evenly into meal prep containers.
- Assemble the bowl: Top the rice with cooked chicken, diced cucumbers, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling before serving.
Notes
- Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Add kalamata olives or feta cheese for an authentic Mediterranean touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
