Description
A vibrant Mediterranean chicken bowl with seasoned ground chicken, fresh vegetables, warm pita, and a swirled creamy hot honey feta sauce — the ultimate healthy 30-minute meal!
Ingredients
500 g ground chicken
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil (for chicken)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt (for chicken)
½ tsp black pepper (for chicken)
2 pita breads, warmed and sliced
1 cup (150 g) cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (120 g) cucumber, diced
1 cup (30 g) greens (arugula or lettuce)
150 g feta cheese
3 tbsp (45 g) Greek yogurt
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for feta sauce)
2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
½ tsp chili flakes
1 tsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley, to garnish
Extra feta crumbles, to garnish
Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add the ground chicken, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and lightly golden.
3. While chicken cooks, blend the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon juice in a small blender for 30–60 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
4. In a small saucepan, warm the honey with chili flakes over low heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and pourable.
5. Warm the pita breads in the oven, on a skillet, or in the toaster oven. Slice into wedges or strips.
6. Divide warm pita between 4 serving bowls. Add cooked rice or quinoa if using. Arrange cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and fresh greens in pretty sections around each bowl.
7. Pile the warm seasoned ground chicken into the center of each bowl.
8. Generously dollop whipped feta sauce over each bowl and drizzle warm hot honey beautifully across creating swirls.
9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, extra feta crumbles, and a lemon wedge.
10. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ground chicken thigh meat for the juiciest results.
Don’t crowd the chicken in the pan—use a wide skillet for proper browning.
Warm the pita just before serving for maximum softness.
Make the whipped feta sauce ahead—it tastes even better after sitting 1 hour.
For meal prep, store components separately and assemble fresh each day.
Squeeze fresh lemon over the bowl right before eating for the brightest flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner / Lunch / Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean