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Mediterranean Chicken and Kale Bowl Recipe – A Healthy & Flavorful Meal


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Kale Base:

  • 4 cups kale (stems removed, chopped)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Toppings:

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

  • ½ cup cucumber (diced)

  • ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)

  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)

  • ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)

  • ¼ cup hummus

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For the Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)


Instructions

  • Marinate and Cook the Chicken:

    • In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

    • Add chicken slices and marinate for 15 minutes.

    • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  • Prepare the Kale:

    • Massage chopped kale with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice for about 2 minutes to soften.

  • Make the Dressing:

    • Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

 

  • Assemble the Bowl:

    • Divide the kale between serving bowls.

    • Top with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and hummus.

    • Drizzle with dressing and garnish with fresh parsley.