A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired bowl packed with juicy Greek-style chicken meatballs, fluffy rice, creamy homemade tzatziki, and a crisp Greek salad. This wholesome meal is balanced, vibrant, and perfect for a healthy lunch, weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Tender chicken meatballs are seasoned with garlic, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked or pan-seared until golden. They’re served over warm rice and paired with a cooling tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill. On the side, a classic Greek salad adds crunch and brightness with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta.
Every bite brings a perfect mix of freshness, protein, and Mediterranean flavor.
Why you’ll love it:
- High-protein & satisfying
- Fresh Mediterranean flavors
- Easy to meal prep
- Balanced and healthy bowl
Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs and Rice Bowl (Healthy Mediterranean Bowl)
Description
A vibrant Mediterranean bowl featuring juicy baked Greek chicken meatballs, fluffy rice, creamy tzatziki sauce, and a refreshing Greek salad. It’s wholesome, high in protein, and full of fresh herbs, lemon, and classic Greek flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
Tzatziki
Greek Salad
Instructions
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Make the meatballs:
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dill, lemon zest, parsley, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Form into small meatballs (makes around 16) and place on a lined baking tray.
- Refrigerate while preparing the rest of the recipe.
- Heat a large pan on high, drizzle with olive oil. Cook meatballs on each side until browned.
- Turn down the temperature, cover the pan and let cook through for 10 minutes.
- Alternatively, you can brush the meatballs with olive oil and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
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Make the Tzatziki:
Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, mint and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
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Prepare the greek salad:
Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Assemble the bowls:
Add cooked plain basmati rice to each bowl.
Top with chicken meatballs, Greek salad, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
Finish with extra olive oil or fresh herbs if desired.
Note
💡 Tips & Variations
- Swap rice for quinoa for variety.
- Make meatballs ahead for meal prep. They freeze well.
- I recommend adding the chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- You can bake the meatballs instead of cooking in the pan.
