Name: Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; pinch red pepper flakes; 3 cups cooked couscous; 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved; 1 cup cucumber diced; ½ small red onion thinly sliced; 1 cup canned chickpeas drained & rinsed; ½ cup kalamata olives; ½ cup crumbled feta; fresh parsley or mint chopped; lemon wedges for serving; 1 large cucumber thinly shredded; ½ cup greek yogurt; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill, or mint; salt and pepper to taste

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is a flavorful blend of tender chicken, fresh veggies, and hearty couscous, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
3 cups cooked couscous
1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber diced
½ small red onion thinly sliced
1 cup canned chickpeas drained & rinsed
½ cup kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta
fresh parsley or mint chopped
lemon wedges for serving
1 large cucumber thinly shredded
½ cup greek yogurt
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill, or mint
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until slightly thickened and speckled.
Marinate the chicken breasts in the prepared mixture for about 30 minutes.
Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
Let the chicken rest before slicing it into strips.
In a serving bowl, add cooked couscous, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta.
Arrange the sliced chicken on top and garnish with fresh parsley or mint, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for longer if you have time.
Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite toppings like avocado or bell peppers.
This dish can be served warm or cold as a refreshing salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 700
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg