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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean chicken bowl featuring roasted chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy ginger tahini sauce, perfect for busy nights or impressing guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1/3 cup full-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 large red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh Toppings
  • 1.5 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 to 2 cups yogurt-based cucumber sauce
  • Lettuce leaves or chopped romaine
  • Thinly sliced onions
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Mild pickled peppers
  • Warm pita bread
Ginger Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 2 teaspoons soy-style seasoning sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, chicken pieces, garlic, shallots, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Let this sit and soak up the flavors for about 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Preheat & Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
Roast the Chicken and Peppers
  1. Spread the marinated chicken on one side of the baking sheet. Toss the sliced red peppers in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place them on the other side.
  2. Roast for 15 minutes, stir everything around, then continue roasting for another 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the peppers are tender. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for added flavor.
Mix Fresh Toppings
  1. In a mixing bowl, gently toss together the cabbage, cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Make the Ginger Tahini Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine tahini, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and water. Blend until smooth and add more water as needed. Season lightly with salt.
Assemble Your Bowls
  1. Layer with lettuce, then add the roasted chicken, peppers, fresh cabbage mixture, and sprinkle with feta cheese. Drizzle with ginger tahini sauce and add any extra toppings desired. Serve with warm pita.

Notes

Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor. Feel free to mix in any favorite veggies for added crunch. A quick broil at the end gives a lovely char.