This come came to around $4-5 a serving and I gotta say, mine was better than the $24 one I ordered out a few weeks back.
This Mediterranean chicken bowl is part of this week’s Single Girl Meal Prep — chicken already marinated, dressing already made (use store bought if ya want!), veggies already prepped soo all I did was assemble 2x servings, one for dinner and one for lunch the next day.
⬇️ DRESSING + MARINADE
¼ cup olive oil · 2 tbsp lemon juice · 2 tbsp red wine vinegar · 1 clove garlic minced · 1 tsp oregano · salt, pepper + pinch of chili flakes
Split in half — half marinates .5 lbs chicken, half is your dressing.
***I add 1 extra garlic clove + pinch of salt + a small drizzle of evoo to make sure the chicken gets covered to marinate overnight. Grill up before serving & squeeze over 1/4 lemon when you take it off the heat.
Build your bowl with what you’ve got — lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta, dill, pickled onion, pepperoncini, 🍋
🔗 in bi0 for the full meal prep
As someone who often cooks for one, I understand how challenging it can be to find recipes that are both simple and flavorful without a lot of waste. This Mediterranean chicken bowl is a game-changer because it uses versatile ingredients you can customize based on what you have in your fridge. What I love about this recipe is that it balances freshness with convenience—marinating the chicken overnight allows all the flavors to really penetrate, making the grilled chicken juicy and delicious. One tip I’ve learned from preparing similar meals is to double the dressing and keep extras in a small jar for other salads or bowls throughout the week. The dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, and chili flakes, adds just the right tang and zing that complements the mild chicken and fresh vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives. If you want to elevate the bowl, try adding some cooked quinoa or couscous for extra texture and to make it more filling. Also, swapping in fresh herbs like mint or basil can add a new dimension of flavor. Including pickled onions and pepperoncini brings a nice piquant contrast which I really appreciate. For anyone cooking solo or in a small household, this approach minimizes food waste since all components can be prepped in portions ahead of time. Plus, the overall cost-effectiveness is a major win—spending just $4-5 per serving is far more economical than ordering out. This recipe fits perfectly into the “Single Girl Meal Prep” idea, helping you eat well without spending hours in the kitchen. I recommend grilling the chicken on a nice hot pan or a grill pan to get those lovely char marks and squeezing fresh lemon over the top right before serving to brighten the flavors even more. Overall, this Mediterranean chicken bowl is a delicious, healthy, and practical meal prep option that I keep coming back to because it feels fresh and satisfying every time.
