How To Prepare 25 Minute Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
This hearty Mediterranean inspired bowl is filled with juicy Shawarma chicken thighs from Trader Joe's. Topped with fresh cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, lentils, feta and roasted garlic hummus makes this bowl extremely flavorful. Ready in under twenty-five minutes, this recipe is easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners and weekly meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Shawarma
- 2 cups Rice Brown Rice and Quinoa Mix
- ¼ cup Feta Cheese
- ½ cup Red Onion
- ½ cup Cucumber
- ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ cup Kalamata Olives
- 1 cup Lentil Beans
- 8 oz Roasted Garlic Hummus
Greek Yogurt Ranch
- 6 oz Plan Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Dill
- ½ teaspoon Garlic
- 1 tb Dry Ranch Seasoning
- pinch Pepper
- pinch Sugar
- pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Water as needed
Instructions
Cooking Shawarma Chicken
- Using a large skillet, heat the pan to medium/high heat and add one tablespoon of cooking oil.
- At this instant, remove marinated chicken thighs from the package and place in the skillet.
- It is equally important that as the chicken thighs are placed into the pan, do not disturb the chicken as it sears. This method produces a crusty and flavorful crust over the chicken and allows the chicken to cook evenly.
- Next, allow the chicken to sear on one side for 5-6 minutes and turn to the uncooked side and allow to cook an additional three to four minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
- To point out, I poured the marinade over the chicken for extra flavor and squeezed a wedge of lemon over the chicken as it cooked.
- Last, remove chicken from heat and allow chicken to rest on a plate for three to five minutes. This is the most time-consuming portion of the recipe; you are half-way complete!
Greek Yogurt Ranch
- Begin by utilizing a small to medium sized bowl. Next, place the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar and water.
- It is important to note, add about 1 tablespoon of water at a time. Depending on the consistency that you desire for the ranch sauce, add less or more water and whisk until ingredients are combined.
Assemble Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Begin by slicing the cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion and cherry tomatoes.
- Prepare the lentils by heating in the microwave or on the stove. This option is certainly optional but adds a good form of additional protein.
- After the chicken has cooled, thinly slice into bit sized pieces.
- Begin by placing the rice in the bow first, then add the sliced chicken.
- Third, add the additional toppings and top with hummus.
- Last, drizzle the homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch over the bowl and enjoy!