Food & Nutrition Mediterranean Diet Chicken Recipes for Lunch, Dinner, or Meal Prep Combine savory Mediterranean flavors with lean protein in these tasty Mediterranean diet chicken recipes. By Bethany George Bethany George Instagram Bethany George (she/her) is a Queens, New York-based freelance producer and writer focusing on health, beauty, comedy, and current events. She previously worked as a broadcast producer for CBS News and as an Emmy-winning associate producer for CNN documentaries. Bethany graduated from Ithaca College with a B.A. in journalism and has been writing for Shape since 2018. Shape's editorial guidelines Updated on January 12, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These Mediterranean diet chicken recipes are delicious for ways to eat lunch and dinner whether you're on the heart-healthy diet or not. 01 of 11 Mediterranean Diet Chicken Recipes Once again, the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the "best diet" by U.S. News & World Report. Before you drown yourself in hummus, know that it's the emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats that give this diet merit. Try some of these Mediterranean diet chicken recipes for lunch, dinner, or even a high-protein snack—and if you love them, check out this list of 27 Mediterranean diet meal ideas for even more inspo. 02 of 11 Chicken Shawarma Chef Savy If you're going to have a Mediterranean meal, might as well make it one of the region's OG dishes: chicken shawarma. Turns out, you don't need to a giant spit to cook shawarma; your oven at home can do the trick. What you do need are some spices such as cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. Pro tip: This Mediterranean diet chicken recipe is better if you marinate the chicken overnight. Get the recipe: Chicken Shawarma 03 of 11 Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Tastes Better from Scratch These Greek yogurt chicken salad lettuce wraps are perfect for when you feel like you need a salad—but don't want a salad. You wrap the chicken salad up in lettuce, tricking your heart into thinking you're just eating a mini tangy, sweet, crunchy sandwich! It's also so easy to make, you probably already have the ingredients at home. (Fell in love with this Mediterranean diet chicken recipe idea? Here's a list of other easy, breezy Mediterranean snacks). Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps 04 of 11 Orzo Salad with Chicken, Bell Peppers, and Olives This Healthy Table This Mediterranean diet chicken recipe is going to be your new favorite luch to meal prep. Orzo salad with chicken, bell peppers, and olives is a hearty and healthy meal when spaghetti and meatballs just feels too basic. The dressing is made from mustard, lemon, and olive oil, and the peppers, olives, and green onion add color and nutrients. Get the recipe: Orzo Salad with Chicken, Bell Peppers, and Olives 05 of 11 Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa I Breathe I'm Hungry Salsa isn't just for taco Tuesday. In this Mediterranean diet chicken recipe, the salsa has artichoke hearts, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, instead of your usual tomatoes, onions, and peppers. It's a little chunkier than traditional salsa, so use pita bread to scoop up the leftovers. Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean Salsa 06 of 11 Chicken, Tzatziki, and Tabbouleh Greek Meal Prep Bowl 40 Aprons Take some time to set yourself up for success this week by doing a little meal prep. Whether you want to pack this Greek chicken meal prep dish up for lunch or have a no-hassle dinner, it's a delicious Mediterranean diet chicken recipe to have on hand. To make the tabbouleh, you can even use cauliflower rice instead of bulgur wheat for a low-carb substitute. On the Whole30 diet? There's a dairy-free recipe for the tzatziki as well. Get the recipe: Chicken, Tzatziki, and Tabbouleh Greek Meal Prep Bowl 07 of 11 Chicken and Hummus Greek Wrap A Sweet Pea Chef You will not regret straying from your same old sandwich with this chicken and hummus wrap. This Mediterranean diet chicken recipe can be a refreshing lunch or a quick snack, and the best part is it uses hummus instead of mayonnaise for a good source of protein. Get the recipe: Chicken and Hummus Wrap 08 of 11 Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe with Olives & Feta Diethood This Mediterranean diet chicken recipe has the Mediterranean triple threat: pesto, olives, and feta. Keto diet-friendly and time friendly, this creamy baked pesto chicken is cooked all in one skillet, so the flavors from the vinegar and the pesto really mingle together. Easy Keto Chicken Recipes for Dinner or Meal Prep Get the recipe: Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe with Olives, and Feta 09 of 11 Mediterranean Chicken Sausage and Veggie Bake Cook Nourish Bliss Are you trying to stay healthy, but in the middle of a Netflix binge? Instead of ordering in again, make this Mediterranean chicken sausage and veggie bake — all you have to do is chop everything up, throw it into a baking dish, and let the oven do the hard work. It's chock full of vegetables such as zucchinis and artichoke hearts, and it calls for honey and red pepper flakes which give it a sweet and spicy kick. Get the recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Sausage and Veggie Bake 10 of 11 Greek Chickpea Chicken Salad Ambitious Kitchen Layer this Greek chickpea chicken salad in a mason jar for a portable lunch. While in the jar, the Mediterranean flavors (lemon, oregano, and basil) start to mix together so every bite packs a citrusy, herbal punch. Get the recipe: Greek Chickpea Chicken Salad 11 of 11 Tahini and Lemon Chicken Recipe Grassfed Girl This tahini and lemon chicken recipe will give you an excuse to use up the rest of that jar of tahini sitting in the kitchen. ICYDK, tahini is made from crushed sesame seeds, and if you've never cooked with it before, prepare to be hooked. In this Mediterranean diet chicken recipe, tahini's nutty flavor pairs with garlic for a very satisfying combo. Put this chicken on top of spaghetti squash or zucchini to keep the meal low-carb, and get some extra nutrition from the veggies. Get the recipe: Tahini and Lemon Chicken Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit