Start by making the Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Sauce according to your favorite recipe. You’ll only need half a batch for the bowls, so save the rest for future snacking!
Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Allow it to warm for about a minute, ensuring it’s hot enough to cook the onions.
Once the oil is shimmering, add in the finely diced onions. Sauté for around three to five minutes until they're softened and translucent. You want them to be tender but not browned.
Now, push the onions to the edges of the pan and add the ground chicken. Use a wooden spoon or meat masher to break apart the meat and mix it with the onions.
Once the meat is mostly broken apart, season it with salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, turmeric, thyme, and black pepper. This is the moment when the magic happens, and your kitchen will start smelling divine!
Continue to cook the chicken for about five to seven minutes until it's fully cooked and no longer pink. You’ll want to keep stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare your rice according to package instructions. I love using jasmine rice for its fragrant aroma, but feel free to choose your favorite.
Once the chicken is cooked, it’s time to assemble the bowls! Start with a generous scoop of the roasted red pepper feta sauce, placing it on one side of a shallow bowl.
On the opposite side, add in a half-cup scoop of the cooked rice. This base provides the perfect foundation for all the flavors.
Top the rice with a quarter-cup of roasted chickpeas, adding a delightful crunch to the dish.
Add a scoop of the spiced ground chicken mixture in the middle of the bowl, bringing everything together.
Now, garnish the bowl with sliced Persian cucumbers and a few pieces of pickled red onion for that tangy element!
Finally, finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of crumbled feta, and fresh mint leaves and chopped parsley for brightness.
Don’t forget to serve with warm, torn pita bread on the side for scooping up all that deliciousness!
