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Makhaya Shea

Mediterranean Power Bowls

5 from 1 vote
Delicious and flavor filled Mediterranean Power Bowls. High protein meal prep option as well as a macro friendly meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
marinade 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts cut into inch sized cubes
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp dill
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt+pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice prepared
Tzatziki Dressing
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonaise *optional(can just add extra greek yogurt)
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 cucumber medium sized, seeds removed
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste preference)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Protein Bowl Toppings
  • cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • cucumbers sliced or chopped
  • leafy greens romaine, spinach, or kale (washed and chopped)
  • black olives
  • bell pepper chopped or sliced thinly
  • red onion chopped or sliced thinly
  • avocado cubed or sliced
  • feta cheese crumbled
  • extra lemon sliced, for juicing with meal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Tzatziki Dressing
  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.
    Tzatziki dressing picture
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings to personal preference( e.g. if you prefer more salt, or need to add a little more greek yogurt to lessen a strong dill flavor).
    tzatziki dressing picture
Chicken and Chickpeas
  1. Add chopped chicken to a bowl.
  2. Then add avocado oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, dil, paprika, salt and pepper to the bowl.
    chicken marinade picture
  3. Mix until chicken is evenly coated. Cover marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes(the longer the better).
    chicken marinade picture
  4. Pre-heat pan with avocado oil.
  5. Next, add marinaded chicken to pre-heated pan, and grill for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Once the chicken is close to cooked through, add chickpeas, stir, and continue cooking until chicken is completely cooked through.
    chicken and chickpea picture
Protein Bowl Assembly
  1. Cook brown rice according to instructions on package.
  2. Lay brown rice at the base of your bowl. (I add a little bit of butter, and salt and pepper to mine.)
  3. Then add grilled chicken and chickpea mixture, desired vegetable toppings, and drizzle with Tzatziki dressing.
  4. Enjoy!
    A picture of a prepared Mediterranean power bowl