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Easy Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowls

Bring the vibrant flavors of Greece to your table with these Easy Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowls, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal prep option.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1.25 cups quick-cooking brown rice such as Uncle Ben's 10 min rice
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 20 count pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon, quartered
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and dried oregano in a small bowl to make the marinade.
  • Place chicken breasts one at a time into a Ziploc bag and pound to an even thickness of about 0.5 inch, taking care not to puncture the bag.
  • Add the marinade to the bag with the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Bring the brown rice and chicken broth to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
  • Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat, spray lightly with oil, and grill chicken, discarding marinade, about 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Allow chicken to rest briefly, then slice into strips.
  • To assemble bowls, place 0.75 cup cooked rice in each bowl, top with sliced chicken, and distribute tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, and olives evenly.
  • Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon olive oil, lemon juice from one wedge, sprinkle with feta cheese, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping - simply store ingredients separately and combine when ready to eat for a fresh Mediterranean meal any day of the week.