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Mediterranean chicken bowls with harissa honey chicken, fluffy quinoa, Greek salad, tzatziki drizzle, and crumbled feta on a white surface

Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

Mediterranean chicken bowls with harissa-honey chicken, homemade tzatziki, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables. Healthy, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 565

Ingredients
  

  • TZATZIKI SAUCE
  • 1.5 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber grated and squeezed completely dry
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • QUINOA
  • 1.25 cups quinoa rinsed well under cold water
  • 2.5 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • HARISSA CHICKEN
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 2.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • GREEK SALAD
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 cucumber diced into 0.5-inch pieces
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • GARNISH optional
  • 12 fresh mint leaves chopped
  • feta cheese crumbled, to taste

Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Kitchen towel or cheesecloth
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pot with lid
  • Skillet
  • Box grater

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber using a box grater, then wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Combine with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Combine halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion in a bowl. Drizzle with red wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Toss gently and set aside.
  3. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer. Add to a pot with 2.5 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes without lifting the lid. Fluff with a fork and season while still hot.
  4. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss in a bowl with harissa, honey, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly caramelized. Keep heat at medium to prevent the honey from burning. Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  6. Assemble bowls: start with a base of quinoa, add the harissa-honey chicken, top with Greek salad, drizzle generously with tzatziki, and finish with crumbled feta and fresh mint.

Notes

Store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Add feta and fresh mint only at serving time. Chicken can be enjoyed cold or warmed for 90 seconds in the microwave. For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken tossed in the harissa-honey mixture and warmed in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes. Rice, couscous, or farro can replace quinoa -- follow package directions for cooking times.