Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon

Greek-Inspired Rice Bowl

This 30-minute Greek-inspired rice bowl is a fresh, flavorful weeknight dinner made with brown rice, rotisserie chicken, crisp veggies, homemade tzatziki, and tangy Greek vinaigrette. Topped with crispy chickpeas, olives, and pepperoncini, it’s a Mediterranean diet–approved meal that’s quick, healthy, and family-friendly.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 bowls

Ingredients

Units Scale

Greek-Inspired Rice Bowl

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups torn romaine leaves
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tsp Simply Seasoned all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 can Trader Joe’s Greek chickpeas
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves
  • 5-6 sprigs dill
  • 7 oz plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, more to taste

Greek Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Cook rice in rice cooker (1 cup rice : 2 cups water : 1 tsp salt).
  • Place chickpeas on foil-lined baking sheet. Stir and roast at 350°F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Blend and drain cucumbers, garlic, mint, and dill. Stir into yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for tzatziki.
  • Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together; use smoothie blender for quick work. 
  • Assemble bowls: rice, romaine, cucumber-tomato salad, chicken, chickpeas, olives, pepperoncini, tzatziki, and vinaigrette.

Notes

Optional toppings: feta cheese, pita bread.

  • Author: Live the Seasoned Life
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes
Scroll To Top