Description
A vibrant Mediterranean bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken tawook skewers, fresh vegetables, and quinoa for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup lettuce or spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Hummus or tzatziki for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by marinating your chicken. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Add the chicken pieces and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or longer.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. While waiting, prepare your skewers—if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Once marinated, thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Make sure to leave a little space between the pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Grill the skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning them occasionally until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and has beautiful grill marks. Use a meat thermometer to check; the internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Meanwhile, prepare your Mediterranean bowl by laying a bed of quinoa or couscous at the bottom. Arrange diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped lettuce or spinach artfully on top.
- Once the chicken is done, place the skewers on the bowl. Finally, sprinkle with fresh parsley and feta cheese if desired. Serve with hummus or tzatziki on the side for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas, and use a plant-based yogurt for marinating. You can prepare the bowl ingredients a day ahead; just store them separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg