mediterranean crispy rice chicken bowl

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Mediterranean Crispy Rice Chicken Bowl

This Mediterranean crispy rice chicken bowl features Greek flavors from seasoned chicken, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, banana peppers, and cucumber. It's dressed with a red wine vinaigrette, then topped with crunchy rice, crisped in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for frying chicken
  • 2 teaspoons greek seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon banana pepper brine
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 cups cooled cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced, quartered english cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup banana pepper rings
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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