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20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 07/26/2017

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This rice bowl is packed with hearty grains, crisp vegetables and lean protein! The Greek marinade also doubles as a dressing, making it easy to make!


Perfect for meal prep, make ahead lunches, or a wholesome dinner, this is a rice bowl that packs some serious Greek flavors!  Rice, lean chicken thighs, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, Feta cheese, red onion and hummus… plus a Greek marinade for the chicken that doubles as a dressing!
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Do you guys struggle with what to make for lunch?  I do!  Leftovers are always in our fridge, but most of the time, I’m not feeling like eating the same thing for lunch that we just had for dinner the night before.  Sound familiar?

20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl | Ready in just 20 minutes or less, this rice bowl is packed with great Greek and Mediterranean flavors!  It's also perfect for meal prep or a back to school lunch box idea! | http://thechunkychef.com

If you’re not a meal prepper, no worries, this rice bowl comes together in about 20 minutes (even less if you’ve chopped things ahead of time), so you can easily make it and enjoy it in half an hour.

Usually, rice takes a while to cook (sometimes even longer than the whole cook time for this meal!), which is why on a busy weeknight, I usually forgo rice at all.

That’s all changed now!  Minute® Ready to Serve Family Bowls are SO convenient!  They contain no preservatives, are gluten free, and also come in a 100% brown rice variety.  I love how easy they are to make… just remove the film, and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes.  Seriously simple, which is exactly what busy families need!

Hearty Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl | Ready in just 20 minutes or less, this rice bowl is packed with great Greek and Mediterranean flavors!  It's also perfect for meal prep or a back to school lunch box idea! | http://thechunkychef.com

Rice bowls are such a fun idea for a weeknight dinner (or lunch!), because each family member can choose what they want in their bowl.

I mentioned how quickly this meal comes together, but the other part I love is that cleanup is a breeze!  Since the Minute family bowls cook in their own container, the only dish you really need to wash is the skillet where you cook your chicken.  Isn’t that the best?!

Hearty Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl | Ready in just 20 minutes or less, this rice bowl is packed with great Greek and Mediterranean flavors!  It's also perfect for meal prep or a back to school lunch box idea! | http://thechunkychef.com

Plus, you can easily prep some of this meal ahead of time, which means it will take 10 minutes to cook this meal!

Prep Ahead Tips:

  • Slice up cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and olives ahead of time, and keep refrigerated in airtight containers (I like to use a separate container for each veggie type, so they don’t get mushy)
  • Make the marinade/dressing ahead of time and keep chicken marinating (with reserved dressing in an airtight container)
  • If making your own hummus (this one is my favorite!), make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator

Hearty Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl | Ready in just 20 minutes or less, this rice bowl is packed with great Greek and Mediterranean flavors!  It's also perfect for meal prep or a back to school lunch box idea! | http://thechunkychef.com

The next crazy weeknight, instead of reaching for the takeout menus, whip up this Greek Chicken Rice Bowl instead…. it’s wholesome, hearty, plus, it’s EASY thanks to Minute Ready to Serve Family Bowls!

If you’re into the meal prep thing, check out the recipe notes section below for my tips!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl | Ready in just 20 minutes or less, this rice bowl is packed with great Greek and Mediterranean flavors!  It's also perfect for meal prep or a back to school lunch box idea! | http://thechunkychef.com

Greek Chicken Rice Bowl

4.61 from 46 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Calories: 680
Servings: 4 servings
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This rice bowl is packed with hearty grains, crisp vegetables and lean protein! The Greek marinade also doubles as a dressing, making it easy to make!

Ingredients

GREEK MARINADE/DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 1-2 lemons)
  • 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic (or garlic paste)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

RICE BOWL:

  • 8-12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (can also use chicken breasts)
  • 2 cups chopped seedless cucumbers
  • 4 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese optional but recommended
  • hummus (we love roasted garlic flavor)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

PREPARE DRESSING:

  • To a small mixing bowl, add dressing ingredients and whisk to combine well.  Save 1/2 of the dressing (about 1/4 cup) in an airtight container to use later as a dressing.

RICE BOWL:

  • Add remainder of dressing to a large resealable plastic bag with chicken thighs.  Close bag and massage marinade into the chicken.  Refrigerate for several hours if desired.
  • Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat and drizzle a bit of olive oil into the skillet.  Pat chicken thighs with a paper towel to remove excess marinade and cook chicken, about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove chicken to a plate to rest while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Chop cucumber, onion, tomatoes, and olives and set aside.
  • Microwave rice bowls according to package directions and divide evenly among 4 bowls.
  • To each bowl, add some of the feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives.  Add a dollop of hummus to the bowls and add 2-3 chicken thighs per bowl.
  • Serve with whole grain pita or flatbread if desired.

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Chef Tips

FOR MEAL PREP:
  • Prepare recipe as directed.
  • Line up containers and assemble bowl with rice on the bottom, then chicken thighs and cucumber, tomato, onion and olives.  
  • Place a portion of feta cheese, hummus and Greek dressing into 3 separate small condiment containers with lids.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Amy says

    Posted on 8/24 at 6:23 pm

    This was absolutely fantastic! All the textures and flavors were delightful! And, that marinate!!! Thank you for doing all the work to develop such a delicious dish!! Everyone loved it. 

    Reply
  2. Grace says

    Posted on 6/30 at 11:19 pm

    I make mine with cauliflower rice. It is delicious, super healthy, and low cal. I believe it is between 280-320 calories. I don’t put the humus.

    Reply
  3. Kelly says

    Posted on 6/18 at 8:50 pm

    This is one of my favorite recipes. Its healthy and easy to make. It’s always a hit when I serve it and I use the marinade for other recipes as well. I wish I could give more stars!

    Reply
  4. Melis says

    Posted on 6/18 at 2:41 am

    The marinade! Got a thumbs up by all.  I didn’t have chicken thighs so I substituted with chicken tenders.  We added fresh spinach and chopped kale to create more of a salad along with some chopped bell peppers.  Delish!  This recipe is a keeper!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    Posted on 3/7 at 12:41 pm

    We loved this!  Any suggestions for converting the meat to a slow cooker recipe?  Love the idea of having this all ready to go on a hectic evening!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 3/8 at 1:10 pm

      Without further recipe testing, I can’t say for certain, but I do have recipes like that in the works for this year!

      Reply
  6. Stella says

    Posted on 6/7 at 6:43 pm

    This was so good! 😋 I didn’t use rice. Put it all in a flatbread pita and was fantastic!  Great marinade!

    Reply
  7. Robin sherman says

    Posted on 4/11 at 12:32 am

    Love this recipe. 5 stars for sure. 

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    Posted on 2/27 at 11:37 am

    I have a child who is apposed to eating chicken. I think I’ll make this with shrimp.

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    Posted on 1/26 at 2:41 pm

    Do you happen to have the calorie per meal prep container?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 1/27 at 8:05 pm

      As I’m not a nutritionist, I don’t provide full nutritional information for my recipes (don’t want to inadvertently pass along incorrect information). Your best bet would be to copy the ingredients into your favorite online nutritional calculator.

      Reply
    • Cassie says

      Posted on 12/7 at 6:46 pm

      Ok this was SO good!!!!! All the delicious Greek flavours I have been craving in one dish! I will be dreaming about this meal for weeks! Thanks for the recipe! 

      Reply
  10. Mindi says

    Posted on 8/23 at 8:48 am

    If I want to substitute brown rice, how much rice, cooked, should I use per bowl 

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/23 at 9:03 am

      It completely depends on how much you want 🙂

      Reply
  11. Crissy says

    Posted on 6/23 at 7:38 pm

    Mmmm! So good, I love Mediterranean food. Loved the rice, hummus, and cucumber tomato salad. The recipe doesn’t state what to do with the other half of dressing but my guess was to add it to the salad. Great marinade/dressing! Will make again!

    Reply
  12. Jane says

    Posted on 5/22 at 3:27 pm

    Made this last night. My husband rolled his eyes when I told him I was making another chicken bowl dinner. We eat a lot of chicken burrito bowls and Asian chicken bowls around here. 😁 Thankfully he loved this one!  He said the marinade really made this great. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  13. Tracy says

    Posted on 1/22 at 6:07 pm

    This looks amazing! Do you have the recipe for the hummus? Following weight watchers and this is a must to make!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 1/22 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Tracy 🙂 This is my favorite homemade hummus https://www.thechunkychef.com/easy-roasted-garlic-hummus/ For store-bought I like the boars head brand 🙂

      Reply
  14. Niki says

    Posted on 8/4 at 4:16 pm

    How do you set aside 1/2 cup of the marinade/dressing for a later use when it only makes about 1/2 cup?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/4 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Niki. My apologies, it should read “set aside 1/2 of the marinade for later”, not 1/2 cup. I’m amending the recipe now 🙂

      Reply
      • Niki says

        Posted on 8/5 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you!! That’s what I ended up doing anyway. This was absolutely delicious by the way. My family and I loved it!

        Reply
  15. Lauren Hall says

    Posted on 7/31 at 9:29 am

    I have lunch like you do ? But I also really want this on my lunch table today

    Reply
  16. Cathy Trochelman says

    Posted on 7/31 at 9:02 am

    I want to DEVOUR THIS! Seriously it looks amazing!

    Reply
  17. Dee says

    Posted on 7/28 at 1:35 am

    This is my kind of lunch, ad I love how easy it is!

    Reply
  18. Sandi G says

    Posted on 7/27 at 11:51 pm

    I love how easy it looks. Rice that is already cooked is a huge time saver

    Reply
  19. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    Posted on 7/27 at 8:08 pm

    I am loving your prep ahead tips! These rice bowls are so easy and convenient!

    Reply
  20. Jen says

    Posted on 7/27 at 7:36 pm

    This bowl has my name written all over it! I’m obsessed with greek flavors and this looks so easy to make!

    Reply
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