Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken cubes tossed in spices, served over rice or quinoa, and topped with a creamy feta sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 15 millilitres olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 150 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 120 grams Greek yogurt
- 30 millilitres fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 30–45 millilitres olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 340 grams cooked rice or quinoa
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 130 grams cucumber, diced
- 40 grams red onion, thinly sliced
- 15 grams fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 40 grams Kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cubed chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, combine crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with a tablespoon of water or additional olive oil if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Distribute cooked rice or quinoa among serving bowls. Arrange the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and olives evenly over the grains.
- Generously drizzle bowls with feta sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill for brightness. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to replace quinoa with rice as per your preference.
- Customize the dish by adding your favorite vegetables.
- The feta sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté and Blend
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg