Bowls of various kinds (taco bowls, burrito bowls, noodle bowls) are all the rage these days and I am jumping on the bandwagon! Ummmm, that sounded kinda icky! I really just mean, that I am jumping on because I am excited to share with you my version of the this awesome new trend of filling a bunch of differnt things that you love, that go together, to make one amazingly delicous concoction on a bed of lettuce or spinach, to form a healthy, delious, make-it-your-own meal! Here, let me show you….
My Greek Chicken and Rice bowl, is made up of deliciously simple baked chicken with Lemony dill brown rice on a bed of fresh green baby spinach, and I add all the toppings that make greek food so amazing, like diced cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, tomatoes, red bell pepper and feta cheese ( I would have added some pepperoncini peppers if I had some!). How does that sound?!
So first I make up my little Greek spice mix of Marjoram, Garlic powder, Basil, Oregano, Onion powder and Thyme.
Then I seasoned ~1lbs of chicken breast with my little greek mix (above) and some coarse sea salt and pepper. And Bake that in the oven for about 15-20minutes on 375 degrees
Then I make the Rice.
Saute some diced onions first.
Add about 1/2cup brown rice (this is 1 cup because I was making a double batch to bring to a friend) and a pinch of sea salt and ground pepper.
I like adding Chicken broth to the rice to add more flavor. Add 1/2 chicken broth, Half water.
Add some cumin.
Some Lemon zest
1cup of fresh spinach and allow to cook down.
Allow to cook until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender 35-40minutes
Then add the juice of 1 lemon and toss.
The chicken should be done at this point, so dice and start putting your bowl together.
Just start adding what you love!
I first put a layer of lettuce or spinach, when top with about 1/3cup of brown rice, then 1/2cup chicken, some diced cucumbers, red bell pepper, black and green olives, tomatoes and feta cheese.
Enjoy!
p.s. This is a great dish to bring to dinner party because people can build thier bowls however they want.
- 1lb chicken breast
- ½ tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Thyme
- Pinch of Sea Salt and Ground Pepper for the chicken
- ½ cup brown rice
- 1cup chicken broth (or water or half broth/half water)
- 1cup of onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1-2cups fresh spinach
- 1tsp Dill
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Lemon (2-3 tbsp lemon juice)
- Toppings: Put what you love! I choose...
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Black Olives
- Green Olives
- Red Bell Pepper
- Garbanzo Beans
- Feta cheese
- Mix marjoram, Garlic powder, Onion Powder, Oregano, Thyme together and sprinkle on chicken breast, front and back along with salt and pepper. Bake at 375degree for 15-20mins
- Next cook rice, add onions to large skillet with Olive oil and saute. Then add brown rice, broth, salt, pepper and cumin. Add Zest of 1 lemon Stir to mix well. Add fresh spinach. Allow to cook until liquid id absorbed and rice is tender. Add the juice from zested Lemon.
- Now is time to layer you bowls. I put fresh lettuce or spinach at the bottom, then add chicken and rice and top with tops of your choice.
- Enjoy!
