Description
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired mezze bowl featuring yogurt-marinated chicken, lemony herbed rice, fresh vegetables, creamy feta whip, and warm flatbread—fresh, colorful, and wonderfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Rice:
1 1/2 cups white rice
2 Tbsp sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 handful Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon, zest and juice
Chicken:
50 g Greek yoghurt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
500 g boneless chicken thighs
2 tsp olive oil
Feta Whip:
75 g Greek yoghurt
50 g feta
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, zest and juice
To Serve:
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 flatbreads, store-bought or homemade
100 g hummus, any flavour
Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. When done, stir in sundried tomatoes, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Mix Greek yoghurt, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Coat chicken thighs thoroughly. Marinate ahead of time or overnight if desired.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs for 7–10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Make the feta whip by mixing yoghurt, feta, garlic, and lemon until smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice among four bowls. Add diced cucumber and tomatoes to each.
- Slice flatbreads into triangles and add to the bowls.
- Slice rested chicken into 1 cm strips and place over the rice.
- Finish each bowl with a spoonful of feta whip and a dollop of hummus. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Swap chicken thighs for halloumi or falafel for a vegetarian option.
Add olives, pickled onions, or roasted capsicum for extra flavor.
Use couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead of rice.
Drizzle with olive oil or pomegranate molasses for added richness.
Warm flatbreads over a gas flame for smoky char.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg