Greek Salad Shredded Chicken and Rice bowl combines all the fresh and vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean with juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumber and parsley and sharpness of red onion, finished with a cooling feta tzatziki infused with a hint of garlic. Succulent poached chicken, brown rice and hemp seeds make this salad in to a meal full of protein and fibre.
If you’re looking for a healthy, protein-packed meal that bursts with Mediterranean flavours, this Mediterranean Greek Salad Shredded Chicken with Brown Rice and Tzatziki is the perfect dish! Packed with lean protein, fibre-rich brown rice, and a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, this dish is a delicious way to nourish your body while indulging in vibrant Greek flavours.
Nutrient-Dense: This meal is rich in protein, healthy fats, fibre, and essential vitamins.
Meal Prep Friendly: Easy to make in advance and perfect for lunches throughout the week.
Bursting with Flavour: A delicious combination of tangy, herby, and refreshing ingredients.
Gluten-Free & Healthy: A great option for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.
Tips for the Best Mediterranean Greek Salad Chicken Bowl
Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the veggies and herbs, the more vibrant the flavours.
Poach the chicken in a flavoursome stock or bone broth: This will really enhance the taste of the chicken.
Make the tzatziki the day before and allow it to chill: Allowing it to rest in the fridge helps the flavours develop.
Health Benefits of This Meal
High in Protein: Chicken and Greek yoghurt provide a great protein source for muscle repair and energy.
Rich in Fiber: Brown rice and veggies help support digestion and overall gut health.
Healthy Fats: Olive oil and hemp seeds provide essential fatty acids needed for good health.
This Mediterranean Greek Salad Shredded Chicken with Brown Rice and Tzatziki is a perfect balance of taste, health, and convenience. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or preparing a nutritious dinner for the family, this dish will not disappoint. Try it today and enjoy the wholesome flavours of the Mediterranean!
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Ingredients for Greek Salad Shredded Chicken with Brown Rice and Tzatziki
For the bowl:
1 breast poached chicken, shredded (see separate recipe for perfectly poached chicken)
1 handful rocket leaves
Brown rice, pre-cooked
2 TBSP hemp seeds
Greek Salad
¼ cucumber, diced
1 handful cherry tomatoes Diced
1 small red onion diced
1 small bunch Parsley, chopped
Drizzle of Olive oil
Feta and Garlic Tzatziki
¼ cucumber, grated, excess liquid squeezed out
3 TBSP Greek Yoghurt
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 inch slice feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh dill, optional
Step by step Instructions
Make the Tzatziki
Begin by making the feta and garlic tzatziki by adding each ingredient to a small bowl and mixing together.
Assemble the bowl
Start by adding the brown rice, rocket leaves and shredded chicken to a serving bowl.
Spoon one portion of the Greek Salad to the bowl and one serving of the tzatziki.
Finish the bowl with a sprinkling of hemp seeds and fresh dill. Serve with a slice of lemon.
Mediterranean Greek Salad Shredded Chicken and Rice bowl
Ingredients
For the bowl
- 1 breast poached chicken shredded (see separate recipe for perfectly poached chicken)
- 1 handful rocket leaves
- Brown rice pre-cooked
- 2 TBSP hemp seeds
Greek Salad
- ¼ cucumber diced
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes Diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 small bunch Parsley chopped
- Drizzle of Olive oil
Feta and Garlic Tzatziki
- ¼ cucumber grated, excess liquid squeezed out
- 3 TBSP Greek Yoghurt
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 inch slice feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh dill optional
Instructions
Make the Tzatziki
- Begin by making the feta and garlic tzatziki by adding each ingredient to a small bowl and mixing together.
Assemble the bowl
- Start by adding the brown rice, rocket leaves and shredded chicken to a serving bowl.
- Spoon one portion of the Greek Salad to the bowl and one serving of the tzatziki.
- Finish the bowl with a sprinkling of hemp seeds and fresh dill. Serve with a slice of lemon.