Mediterranean Ground Chicken Bowl with Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream

Mediterranean Ground Chicken Bowl with Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream 🍋🐔

A vibrant bowl with Mediterranean spices, juicy ground chicken, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice or grains, and a creamy sweet-spicy feta sauce. It’s balanced, protein-rich, and perfect for meal prep.

🥣 Ingredients (4 servings)

For the Ground Chicken

• 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Juice of ½ lemon

For the Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream

• 120 g (½ cup) feta cheese

• 120 g (½ cup) Greek yogurt

• 1½ tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• ½ tsp red chili flakes (or hot sauce)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin if needed)

Bowl Base

Choose one:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

• quinoa

• couscous

• bulgur

Fresh Toppings

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cucumber, diced

• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ cup kalamata olives

• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon wedges

Optional extras:

• Roasted chickpeas

• Roasted zucchini or eggplant

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Ground Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add ground chicken and break it apart with a spoon.

4. Sprinkle in paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

5. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked.

6. Finish with fresh lemon juice and stir.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning.

2. Make the Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream

1. In a blender or food processor combine:

   • feta

   • Greek yogurt

   • honey

   • lemon juice

   • lemon zest

   • chili flakes

   • olive oil

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Add 1–2 tbsp water if needed for a drizzle consistency.

4. Taste and adjust:

   • More honey → sweeter

   • More lemon → brighter

   • More chili → spicier

3. Assemble the Bowls

1. Add 1 cup rice or grains to each bowl.

2. Top with ground chicken.

3. Arrange cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and avocado around the bowl.

4. Drizzle generously with spicy lemon honey feta cream.

5. Sprinkle parsley and add a lemon wedge.

🌟 Flavor Tips

• Add sumac or za’atar on top for authentic Mediterranean flavor.

• Mix roasted garlic into the feta sauce for depth.

• For extra heat add harissa paste.

🍽 Meal Prep Tips

• Chicken lasts 4 days in the fridge.

• Sauce lasts 3–4 days refrigerated.

• Store toppings separately to keep them fresh.

🧮 Approx Nutrition (per bowl)

• Calories: ~520

• Protein: ~35 g

• Carbs: ~45 g

• Fat: ~22 g