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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Orzo and Tzatziki
Alex

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls with Toasted Orzo

Fresh chicken bowl loaded with veggies, feta and toasted pita bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Orzo
  • 1 Cucumber (diced)
  • ½ Red Onion (diced)
  • ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ Cup Kalamata Olives
  • ¼ Cup Feta Cheese (crumbles)
  • ¼ Cup Tzatziki Sauce/Dip
  • 2 Slices Pita Bread (cut into slices)
  • 2 tbsp Salt & Pepper (each)
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder & Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning (for the pita bread)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°
  2. Combine spices (except Italian seasoning) and season raw chicken breasts. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to an oven safe skillet on medium heat. Cook chicken on both sides until golden on both sides then finish in the oven 7-10 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, add 1 tbsp olive oil to another skillet on medium heat and add the orzo. Toast for 2-3 minutes until the orzo starts to brown. Add ½ cup boiling water to the skillet with a pinch of salt and let it simmer (stirring occasionally) for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  4. While the chicken and orzo are cooking, rub 1 tbsp olive oil on the pita bread and season with italian seasoning. Pop the pita bread into the oven for about 5 minutes or until it's warm and toasty.
  5. While everything is finishing cooking, dice your veggies and set aside.
Plating
  1. To plate, start with orzo, then layer everything on top in sections over the top (see picture). Top with feta and tzatziki and serve immediately.