Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Herby Potatoes, Olive Rice & Herbed Yogurt
Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken
250–300g chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic paste
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Herby Potatoes
2 small potatoes, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
Salt & pepper
Olive Rice
1 cup cooked rice (basmati preferred)
2 tbsp chopped olives (green or black)
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt to taste
Herbed Yogurt
½ cup thick yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped mint
1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
Salt & black pepper
Optional: ½ tsp honey
Extras
Cucumber slices
Cherry tomatoes
Lettuce or spinach
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Herby Potatoes
1. Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper.
2. Air fry or oven bake at 200°C for 15–18 mins until crispy.
2. Prepare the Chicken
1. Mix chicken strips with oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper.
2. Heat grill pan; cook 4–5 mins each side until golden and juicy.
3. Make Olive Rice
1. Warm rice in a pan with olive oil.
2. Stir in olives, parsley, lemon zest, salt.
3. Mix gently — should be fluffy and aromatic.
4. Mix Herbed Yogurt
Stir yogurt with lemon, mint, parsley, salt, pepper.
Chill for 5 minutes.
5. Assemble the Bowl
Layer in a bowl:
- 1. Olive rice
- 2. Crispy herby potatoes
- 3. Grilled lemon herb chicken
- 4. Fresh cucumber + cherry tomatoes
- 5. Big spoon of herbed yogurt
- 6. Sprinkle sesame seeds
Notes & Tips
Add avocado for extra creaminess.
Use brown rice, quinoa, or farro for more fiber.
Swap chicken → grilled fish / chickpeas / halloumi.
Yogurt can be replaced with tahini yogurt for richer flavor.
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQ
Q: Can I make this non-spicy?
Yes — recipe is fully non-spicy.
Q: Can I meal-prep it?
Yes, store everything separately for 3 days.
Q: Can I use leftover rice?
Perfect for this bowl!
Nutrition facts
Calories: 520–580
Protein: 38–42g
Carbs: 55–60g
Fats: 18–22g
Fiber: 5–6g