Description
A nutritious and delicious recipe featuring ground chicken, whole grains, and fresh vegetables for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin, and cook for about 7-10 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Divide the cooked rice or quinoa into serving bowls. Top with the ground chicken mixture, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and add sliced cucumbers.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Serve with tzatziki or additional toppings like kalamata olives and bell pepper strips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: healthy, Greek, ground chicken, bowls, nutritious meals, easy recipe