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Mediterranean Chicken Thigh Bowl

Best Mediterranean Chicken Thigh Bowl Recipe for Juicy Flavor Boost

Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this satisfying Mediterranean Chicken Thigh Bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Thighs
  • 4 thighs Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) Choose dark meat for extra juiciness.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Helps crisp the skin.
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves Minced for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Grain Base
  • 1 cup Couscous or quinoa Light, fluffy grains.
  • 1.5 cups Vegetable or chicken broth For cooking grains.
For the Veggie Medley
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 medium Red onion Thinly sliced.
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives Pitted.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley or mint
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Small bowl or jar

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it.
  2. In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Arrange marinated thighs skin-side up on the prepared sheet. Roast for 35–40 minutes until juices run clear and skin is crisp.
  4. Bring 1½ cups broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup couscous or quinoa, cover, and let stand for 5–7 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  5. Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and add Kalamata olives. Toss with parsley or mint.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  7. Divide grains into bowls, top with a chicken thigh and veggie medley. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional to sprinkle crumbled feta cheese or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor.

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