Description
A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Bowls recipe featuring marinated chicken breasts air-fried to perfection and served over fluffy white rice with vibrant toppings like chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, tzatziki, and hummus. This easy and healthy meal is ready in 35 minutes and ideal for a nutritious family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 1/2 cup Greek dressing
Rice
- 2 bags Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice (or 2 heaping cups cooked white rice)
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup hummus
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the Greek dressing over them. Coat both sides of the chicken evenly with the dressing, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare the rice: Cook the Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice according to the package instructions. Alternatively, use 2 heaping cups of cooked white rice if preferred.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly into 4 bowls. Slice or chop the cooked chicken and arrange it on top of the rice. Add chickpeas, chopped cucumber, quartered grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese over each bowl. Dollop each bowl with tzatziki and hummus. Add extra Greek dressing on top if desired for added flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Mediterranean chicken and rice bowls immediately while warm. Enjoy this wholesome and vibrant meal packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for longer than 1 hour if possible for deeper flavor, up to overnight.
- Adjust air-fry cooking time depending on the thickness of chicken breasts.
- Can substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier grain option.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint to enhance freshness.
- Use gluten-free hummus and dressing if needed for dietary restrictions.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; store components separately for up to 3 days.
