Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl | Live Well with Malak
Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl
25 mins prepServes 2
A flavorful Mediterranean bowl featuring yogurt-marinated pan-fried chicken, your choice of rice (brown rice suggested), a fresh chopped salad, and a tangy homemade fattoush-inspired dressing.
1. **Marinate Chicken:** In a bowl, combine 1-2 teaspoons yogurt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, pepper, and the juice of 1 lemon. Add chicken pieces and mix well to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer for best flavor.
2. **Cook Chicken:** Pan-fry the marinated chicken until it is cooked all the way through and lightly browned. Set aside.
3. **Prepare Rice:** Cook brown rice according to your preferred method.
4. **Make Salad Dressing:** In a high-speed blender, combine 1 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons sumac, 2 tablespoons dried mint, 2 tablespoons zaatar spice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
5. **Prepare Salad:** Dice 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup cucumbers, and chop 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Combine in a small bowl.
6. **Assemble Bowl:** In your serving bowl, add a base of cooked brown rice. Top with the cooked marinated chicken and the fresh chopped salad. Drizzle generously with the prepared salad dressing. Enjoy!
