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Mediterranean Spinach Chicken Bowl Recipe

Mediterranean Spinach Chicken Bowl Recipe
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This Mediterranean Spinach Chicken Bowl combines tender, lemony chicken breast with fresh wilted spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and creamy feta cheese over a bed of your favorite grain, such as rice, quinoa, or couscous. Finished with an optional tangy Greek yogurt drizzle, this bowl is a wholesome, flavorful, and colorful meal perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Spinach

  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

For the Bowl

  • 1½ cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp sliced olives (optional)

Optional Yogurt Drizzle

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Wilt the Spinach: Using the same skillet, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the fresh baby spinach. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the spinach is wilted but still bright green. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the Yogurt Drizzle (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This will add a tangy and refreshing finish to the bowl.
  4. Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of your choice of cooked grains such as rice, quinoa, or couscous. Layer the wilted spinach, cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, olives if using, and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the grains.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the bowl if desired, and serve immediately while warm for a delicious and balanced Mediterranean meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breast with turkey or firm tofu for a variation.
  • Use gluten-free grains like quinoa if needed to keep the meal gluten-free.
  • The yogurt drizzle can be omitted or replaced with hummus for a dairy-free option.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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