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Mediterranean chicken bowl with herby baked chicken meatballs, creamy tzatziki, fresh cucumber salad, cherry tomatoes, hummus, and warm mini naan in a white bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl Recipe (Quick + Easy)


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  • Author: Bailey Sissom
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Warm pita, juicy herby meatballs, a bright cucumber salad, and creamy whipped feta. Everything you want, nothing extra. 


Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • ½  cup panko breadcrumbs
  •  cup crumbled feta
  • 2 ½ tablespoons grated onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½  teaspoon salt
  • ½  teaspoon black pepper

Cucumber Salad

  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Whipped Feta

  • 6 ounces feta (block preferred over pre-crumbled, but either works)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

  • Warm naan (mini or full sized, torn)
  • Optional: hummus, tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas


Instructions

  1. Make the meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F. Add ground chicken (1 pound), egg (1 large), panko breadcrumbs (½ cup), crumbled feta (⅓ cup), grated onion (2½ tablespoons), garlic (2 cloves, minced), dried oregano (1 teaspoon), dried dill (1 teaspoon), lemon zest (1 teaspoon), olive oil (1 tablespoon)salt (½ teaspoon), and black pepper (½ teaspoon) to a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Roll into balls about 1½ inches in size and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until cooked through.
  2. Make the cucumber salad dressing: Combine garlic (1 clove), shallot (1 tablespoon), and red wine vinegar (1 tablespoon). Let sit 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in olive oil (2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons). Season with salt (½ teaspoon) and black pepper (¼ teaspoon).

  3. Dress the cucumbers: Add cucumbers (2 English) to the dressing and stir gently to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

  4. Make the whipped feta: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, pulse feta (6 ounces) and cream cheese (2 ounces) until combined. Add olive oil (⅓ cup), lemon juice (2 tablespoons), salt (½ teaspoon), and black pepper (¼ teaspoon) and process until smooth.
  5. Warm naan: Heat naan in a skillet or oven until soft.
  6. Serve: Tear naan (if using full sized), add meatballs, cucumber salad, and whipped feta and any other desired toppings. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Prep Time: 20minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 439
  • Sugar: 7.1 g
  • Sodium: 219.2 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.9 g
  • Protein: 30.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 152.1 mg