Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatball Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal featuring juicy herb-seasoned chicken meatballs, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound (450 g) ground chicken
1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (185 g) jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups (480 ml) water or chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (130 g) cucumber, diced
1/2 cup (70 g) red onion, sliced
1 cup (50 g) shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 cup (35 g) olives, sliced
1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped dill or parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup (40 g) crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice and cook it in a saucepan with water or broth, olive oil, and salt. Simmer for about 15 minutes until tender, then fluff with a fork.
In a bowl combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 tablespoon each.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
In a small bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
Prepare the vegetables by chopping the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and lettuce.
Assemble bowls by adding rice, chicken meatballs, vegetables, olives, and yogurt sauce. Top with feta cheese if desired.
Notes
You can bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for about 15–18 minutes instead of cooking them in a skillet. The meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the yogurt sauce. The bowls can be customized with different grains or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes