Description
A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Skewer Mediterranean Bowl featuring marinated chicken pieces, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare your tzatziki sauce. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined and set it aside in the fridge.
- After the chicken has marinated, preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving space between each piece.
- Place your skewers on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare your bowl with quinoa or couscous, followed by the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped bell pepper, and red onion. Sprinkle feta cheese on top if using.
- Once the skewers are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Finally, place the grilled chicken skewers on top of your vegetable base, drizzle with tzatziki sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon.
Notes
Consider alternatives like turkey for chicken, or a dairy-free yogurt for tzatziki to cater to dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg