Mediterranean Chicken Bowls with Toasted Orzo
Fresh chicken bowl loaded with veggies, feta and toasted pita bread.
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)
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 400°
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- While everything is finishing cooking, dice your veggies and set aside.
Plating
- 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.