Description
Experience a vibrant culinary escape with these Mediterranean Chicken Bowls featuring juicy grilled chicken, earthy grains, crisp vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Quinoa or Brown Rice, for base
- Diced Cucumbers, for topping
- Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Roasted Chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- Water, as needed for tahini dressing
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they’re well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). The chicken should have beautiful grill marks and a lovely golden brown color.
- Prepare the Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture by adding more water if necessary; it should be pourable but thick enough to coat.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of quinoa or brown rice. Slice the grilled chicken and lay it atop your grain base. Arrange diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas around the chicken. Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve your Mediterranean Chicken Bowls warm, garnished with extra dressing and herbs, ready to be devoured!
Notes
For meal prep, grill the chicken and prepare the tahini dressing in advance. Store ingredients separately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken bowls, healthy meal prep, grilled chicken, tahini dressing, quinoa bowls