Greek Chicken Rice Bowls are an easy weeknight dinner or a meal prep idea for lunches throughout the week.
We’re a big fan of rice bowls in our house. I think it’s because I set out the constructs of the bowls and each family member can build their own. My 13 year old son goes heavy on the carbs, light on the veggies. My 11 year old daughter goes heavy on the protein and vegetables and just loves rice in general. You get the idea. So I decided to create a recipe for Greek Chicken Rice Bowls to change things up on nights we don’t feel like Mexican.
The secret to a great rice bowl of course starts with the rice. I’m so confident in my rice cooking abilities that I wrote a whole post about it here. Even in my renovated kitchen I don’t have the space for a bunch of one-use appliances. I never use a rice cooker. I cook rice on my stove top.
Watch How to Cook Rice:
The primary topping for these Greek Chicken Rice Bowls is kind of a cross between a tabbouleh and Greek vinaigrette (with some feta cheese mixed in). I totally made it up and it’s really tasty. More importantly it’s quick and easy to throw together.
Tips for Greek Chicken Rice Bowls:
- Keep sliced chicken (rotisserie or poached) on-hand to make even quicker work of this recipe from start to finish.
- Purchase pitted kalamata olives from the fresh bar at your local grocery store.
- Individual hummus containers are great for packing in lunches and great for topping these rice bowls.
- Serve the components of these rice bowls separately and allow everyone to construct/top their own.
- This is the brand of rice I use in this recipe.
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Greek Chicken Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup rice
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast poached or from a rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup prepared hummus
- 20 kalamata olilves pitted
- 1 tomato seeded and chopped
- 1/4 red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- lemon wedges for serving
- pita bread or naan dippers for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the rice and sauté, stirring constantly, for about one minute. Add the water, lemon juice, one teaspoon of salt and dried parsley. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Cover the pan and simmer until the rice is fluffy and the water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- In a clean bowl, combine the chopped tomato, red onion, parsley, feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey and remaining salt. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble the rice bowls: divide the rice evenly among four bowls. Top each rice bowl with cooked chicken, kalamata olives and hummus. Then pour the feta dressing evenly over the rice bowls. Serve the bowls with lemon wedges and pita or naan bread.
Jennifer | SavorwithJennifer.com says
LOVE greek food and this looks so fresh and delicious! Can’t wait to try these!
foodtasticmom says
Awesome! I think you’ll really like them. Thanks Jennifer!
Lisa Bynum says
I’m like your son … I have a tendency to want to stuff my bowl with rice! These would be a great meal to keep on hand for lunch too!
foodtasticmom says
Exactly. One meal – but everyone is happy!
Beth says
I love how easy this meal is to whip up! And the list of condiments is great for each family member to totally customize! I am giving this one a try!
foodtasticmom says
It’s hard keeping four people happy at meal times sometimes, LOL Thank you Beth!
Emily Hill says
Totally pinning these rice bowls! They look delish!
foodtasticmom says
I really appreciate the Pin. Thank you!
Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures says
I’m always on the lookout for ways to spruce up chicken! This looks delish and will be going on my menu soon!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks so much Renee!
Sandi says
Love your different take on rice bowls. It looks perfect for school nights.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Sandi – they really are great for busy nights!
Nick @ GreekBoston.com says
These Greek chicken and rice bowls are the ultimate comfort food! I like to top mine with some fresh tzatziki and chopped dill or chives. Both taste great with the rest of the flavors!
foodtasticmom says
Tzatziki and fresh herbs are a great addition for sure!
Lisa Bryan says
These look like the perfect healthy lunch recipe and love all the flavors!
foodtasticmom says
It is a great lunch. I’ve been eating the leftovers for the past two days!
Tracy says
This is such a great idea – I love Greek flavors but have never combined them with rice!
foodtasticmom says
It’s really a terrific combination. Thanks Tracy!
Pam Greer says
Adding these to next week’s menu! I am always looking for healthy lunch ideas and I love how easy it is to customize these!
foodtasticmom says
Happy to hear this Pam. Come back and let me know what you think!
Tawnie Kroll says
These were perfect for lunch!! Thank you!
foodtasticmom says
So great to hear. You’re welcome!
Valentina says
I really love the look and sound of these bowls. such a fabulous idea. Wish is was my dinner tonight! 🙂
foodtasticmom says
Thanks very much Valentina!