Mediterranean Chicken & Grain Bowls
with Dark Meat Chicken, Cucumber Salad, Feta & Red Pepper Crema
- Milk
- Sesame
- Wheat
For this quick Mediterranean masterpiece, you’ll sear smoky paprika-seasoned dark meat chicken with a hearty grain blend (think: barley, rice, bulgur), then sprinkle the bowl with tangy feta cheese, crunchy pickled cucumber, and a creamy drizzle of red pepper crema. Serve it in just 15 minutes with soft pitas on the side for scooping or stuffing.
Ingredients
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Pitas
(Contains: Sesame, Wheat)
10 ounce
Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken
½ tablespoon
Savory Paprika Blend
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
2 tablespoon
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
2.5 teaspoon
Sherry Vinegar
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Wash and dry produce.
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Trim and finely dice cucumber.
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In a small bowl, combine cucumber with half the sherry vinegar (all for 4 servings), a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, half the oregano, half the Savory Paprika Blend (all the oregano and Savory Paprika Blend for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
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While chicken cooks, massage grain blend in package; partially open package. Microwave for 60-90 seconds.
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Add grain blend, stock concentrate, and 1 TBSP water to pan. Cook, stirring, until grain blend is warmed through, 1 minute more.
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Wrap pitas in a damp paper towel; microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
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Divide chicken and grains between shallow bowls. Top with cucumber salad (draining first). Garnish with feta and drizzle crema. Tear pitas in half and serve on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the Mediterranean flavors, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra herbs or spices.
- Ease of prep: Customers raved about how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights 🎉.
- Suggestions: Consider adding tomatoes, red onion, or olives for more variety; some recommended including tzatziki or hummus for extra creaminess.
- Portions: Several mentioned wanting more vegetables, especially cucumber; a few found the chicken portion small compared to grains.
- Texture: The crunchy cucumber salad was praised for balancing the dish, though some wanted additional veggies for more texture.
